GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
1,035 km
643 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,035 km
643 mi / 559 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

GDQ JED
Airport Name Gonder Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GDQ JED
ICAO Code HAGN OEJN
City Gondar Jeddah
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,449 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 21.680000, 39.160000

Gondar (GDQ) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 1,035 kilometers (643 miles / 559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 12:49 in Gondar, it's 12:49 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,401 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 190° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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