AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
529 km
329 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
529 km
329 mi / 286 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

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AHB JED
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AHB JED
ICAO Code OEAB OEJN
City Abha Jeddah
Country Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,858 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 21.680000, 39.160000

Abha (AHB) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 529 kilometers (329 miles / 286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 05:36 in Abha, it's 05:36 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,810 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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