JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,623 km
2,873 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
4,623 km
2,873 mi / 2,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
261°
west

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JED WZA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code JED WZA
ICAO Code OEJN DGLW
City Jeddah Wa
Country Saudi Arabia Ghana
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Accra
Elevation 48 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 10.080000, -2.510000

Jeddah (JED) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 4,623 kilometers (2,873 miles / 2,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Ghana. 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 03:24 in Jeddah, it's 00:24 in Wa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,012 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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