JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
844 km
524 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
844 km
524 mi / 456 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JED XXN
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code JED XXN
ICAO Code OEJN OERY
City Jeddah Riyadh
Country Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 48 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 24.710000, 46.730000

Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 844 kilometers (524 miles / 456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Saudi Arabia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 12:13 in Jeddah, it's 12:13 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,034 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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