JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,866 km
3,645 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
5,866 km
3,645 mi / 3,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED SKQ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code JED SKQ
ICAO Code OEJN FXSK
City Jeddah Sekakes
Country Saudi Arabia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 48 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Jeddah (JED) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 5,866 kilometers (3,645 miles / 3,167 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 19:57 in Jeddah, it's 18:57 in Sekakes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,652 feet between the two airports. Sekakes 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 Sekakes (SKQ) 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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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