BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
4,179 km
2,597 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,179 km
2,597 mi / 2,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
north

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BLZ JED
Airport Name Chileka International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code BLZ JED
ICAO Code FWCL OEJN
City Blantyre Jeddah
Country Malawi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,555 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 21.680000, 39.160000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 4,179 kilometers (2,597 miles / 2,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malawi with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Blantyre, it's 15:32 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,507 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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