HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
5,195 km
3,228 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,195 km
3,228 mi / 2,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

HDS JED
Airport Name Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code HDS JED
ICAO Code FAHS OEJN
City Hoedspruit Jeddah
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,743 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -24.370000, 31.050000 21.680000, 39.160000

Hoedspruit (HDS) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 5,195 kilometers (3,228 miles / 2,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 South Africa 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 18:16 in Hoedspruit, it's 19:16 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Hoedspruit (HDS) 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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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