JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,393 km
2,729 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
4,393 km
2,729 mi / 2,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED KAB
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code JED KAB
ICAO Code OEJN FVKB
City Jeddah Kariba
Country Saudi Arabia Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Harare
Elevation 48 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Jeddah (JED) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 4,393 kilometers (2,729 miles / 2,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Zimbabwe. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Jeddah, it's 13:33 in Kariba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,658 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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