ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
3,739 km
2,323 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,739 km
2,323 mi / 2,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
97°
east

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Airport Comparison

ELG JED
Airport Name El Golea Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code ELG JED
ICAO Code DAUE OEJN
City N/A Jeddah
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,306 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 21.680000, 39.160000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 3,739 kilometers (2,323 miles / 2,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, 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 Algeria 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 18:55 in El Golea Airport, it's 20:55 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,258 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than El Golea Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 293° (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 El Golea Airport (ELG) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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