GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
5,128 km
3,187 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,128 km
3,187 mi / 2,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GFY JED
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GFY JED
ICAO Code FYGF OEJN
City Grootfontein Jeddah
Country Namibia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,636 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 21.680000, 39.160000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 5,128 kilometers (3,187 miles / 2,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Namibia 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 17:47 in Grootfontein, it's 18:47 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,588 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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