JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
6,024 km
3,743 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
6,024 km
3,743 mi / 3,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

JED UTT
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code JED UTT
ICAO Code OEJN FAUT
City Jeddah Mthatha
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Jeddah (JED) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 6,024 kilometers (3,743 miles / 3,252 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 19:49 in Jeddah, it's 18:49 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,352 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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