HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
2,650 km
1,647 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,650 km
1,647 mi / 1,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEA JED
Airport Name Herat Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code HEA JED
ICAO Code OAHR OEJN
City N/A Jeddah
Country Afghanistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,206 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 21.680000, 39.160000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2,650 kilometers (1,647 miles / 1,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Afghanistan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Herat Airport, it's 12:45 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,158 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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