GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
1,633 km
1,014 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,633 km
1,014 mi / 882 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
357°
north

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GOB JED
Airport Name Robe Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GOB JED
ICAO Code HAGB OEJN
City Goba Jeddah
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,892 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 21.680000, 39.160000

Goba (GOB) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 1,633 kilometers (1,014 miles / 882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 15:50 in Goba, it's 15:50 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,844 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 177° (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 Robe Airport (GOB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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