JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,821 km
3,617 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
5,821 km
3,617 mi / 3,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
196°
south southwest

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JED KIM
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code JED KIM
ICAO Code OEJN FAKM
City Jeddah Kimberley
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Jeddah (JED) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 5,821 kilometers (3,617 miles / 3,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Saudi Arabia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Jeddah, it's 10:34 in Kimberley.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,902 feet between the two airports. Kimberley Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Kimberley (KIM) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Kimberley Airport (KIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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