JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,190 km
2,604 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
4,190 km
2,604 mi / 2,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
65°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

JED NGQ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code JED NGQ
ICAO Code OEJN ZUAL
City Jeddah Shiquanhe
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 32.100000, 80.050000

Jeddah (JED) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 4,190 kilometers (2,604 miles / 2,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Jeddah, it's 23:37 in Shiquanhe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,974 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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