JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
2,879 km
1,789 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
2,879 km
1,789 mi / 1,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED SHY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code JED SHY
ICAO Code OEJN HTSY
City Jeddah Shinyanga
Country Saudi Arabia Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 48 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Jeddah (JED) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 2,879 kilometers (1,789 miles / 1,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Tanzania. 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 16:46 in Jeddah, it's 16:46 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,752 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 12° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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