GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
1,585 km
985 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,585 km
985 mi / 856 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
18°
north northeast

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GMB JED
Airport Name Gambella Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GMB JED
ICAO Code HAGM OEJN
City Gambela Jeddah
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,614 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 8.130000, 34.560000 21.680000, 39.160000

Gambela (GMB) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 1,585 kilometers (985 miles / 856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Ethiopia 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 09:11 in Gambela, it's 09:11 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,566 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Gambella Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Gambela (GMB) follows a heading of 199° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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