CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
3,634 km
2,258 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,634 km
2,258 mi / 1,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CIT JED
Airport Name Shymkent Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code CIT JED
ICAO Code UAII OEJN
City Shymkent Jeddah
Country Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,387 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 21.680000, 39.160000

Shymkent (CIT) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 3,634 kilometers (2,258 miles / 1,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Shymkent, it's 22:19 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,339 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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