GID
Gitega
Burundi
2,967 km
1,844 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,967 km
1,844 mi / 1,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GID JED
Airport Name Gitega Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GID JED
ICAO Code HBBE OEJN
City Gitega Jeddah
Country Burundi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,741 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 21.680000, 39.160000

Gitega (GID) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2,967 kilometers (1,844 miles / 1,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Burundi 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 05:30 in Gitega, it's 06:30 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,693 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 201° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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