JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,629 km
3,498 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
5,629 km
3,498 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED VRU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code JED VRU
ICAO Code OEJN FAVB
City Jeddah Vyrburg
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Jeddah (JED) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 5,629 kilometers (3,498 miles / 3,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 06:50 in Jeddah, it's 05:50 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,872 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 17° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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