GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
4,601 km
2,859 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,601 km
2,859 mi / 2,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
272°
west

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GKH JED
Airport Name Gorkha Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GKH JED
ICAO Code VNGK OEJN
City Gorkha Jeddah
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,500 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 21.680000, 39.160000

Gorkha (GKH) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 4,601 kilometers (2,859 miles / 2,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Nepal with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in Gorkha, it's 01:38 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,452 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Gorkha Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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