Airport Comparison
| HER | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| IATA Code | HER | JED |
| ICAO Code | LGIR | OEJN |
| City | Heraklion | Jeddah |
| Country | Greece | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 115 ft | 48 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.340000, 25.180000 | 21.680000, 39.160000 |
Heraklion (HER) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2,038 kilometers (1,266 miles / 1,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
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 Greece with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:58 in Heraklion, it's 21:58 in Jeddah.
The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 321° (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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.