JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
3,547 km
2,204 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
3,547 km
2,204 mi / 1,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
256°
west southwest

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JED ZAR
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code JED ZAR
ICAO Code OEJN DNZA
City Jeddah Zaria
Country Saudi Arabia Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Lagos
Elevation 48 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 11.130000, 7.690000

Jeddah (JED) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 3,547 kilometers (2,204 miles / 1,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Nigeria. 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 23:17 in Jeddah, it's 21:17 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,122 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 67° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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