JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,867 km
3,646 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
5,867 km
3,646 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED NKU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code JED NKU
ICAO Code OEJN FXNK
City Jeddah Nkaus
Country Saudi Arabia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 48 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Jeddah (JED) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 5,867 kilometers (3,646 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Lesotho. 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 08:25 in Jeddah, it's 07:25 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,573 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 13° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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