JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
2,132 km
1,325 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
2,132 km
1,325 mi / 1,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
north

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JED KSY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code JED KSY
ICAO Code OEJN LTCF
City Jeddah Kars
Country Saudi Arabia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 48 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 40.560000, 43.120000

Jeddah (JED) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 2,132 kilometers (1,325 miles / 1,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Jeddah, it's 03:20 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,841 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 191° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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