JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,586 km
3,471 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
5,586 km
3,471 mi / 3,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

JED NCS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code JED NCS
ICAO Code OEJN FANC
City Jeddah Newcastle
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Jeddah (JED) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 5,586 kilometers (3,471 miles / 3,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 17:36 in Jeddah, it's 16:36 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,026 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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