EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
5,658 km
3,516 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,658 km
3,516 mi / 3,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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EMG JED
Airport Name Empangeni Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code EMG JED
ICAO Code FAEM OEJN
City Empangeni Jeddah
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 251 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 21.680000, 39.160000

Empangeni (EMG) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 5,658 kilometers (3,516 miles / 3,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 05:49 in Empangeni, it's 06:49 in Jeddah.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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