CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,559 km
4,075 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,559 km
4,075 mi / 3,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT JED
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code CPT JED
ICAO Code FACT OEJN
City Cape Town Jeddah
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 151 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 21.680000, 39.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 6,559 kilometers (4,075 miles / 3,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 South Africa 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 09:05 in Cape Town, it's 10:05 in Jeddah.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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