AKF
Kufra
Libya
1,646 km
1,023 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,646 km
1,023 mi / 889 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
97°
east

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AKF JED
Airport Name Kufra Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AKF JED
ICAO Code HLKF OEJN
City Kufra Jeddah
Country Libya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,367 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 21.680000, 39.160000

Kufra (AKF) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 1,646 kilometers (1,023 miles / 889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Libya with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Kufra, it's 01:54 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,319 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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