JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,641 km
2,884 miles
KCA
Kuqa
China
Distance
4,641 km
2,884 mi / 2,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
51°
northeast

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JED KCA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kuqa Airport
IATA Code JED KCA
ICAO Code OEJN ZWKC
City Jeddah Kuqa
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 3,524 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 41.720000, 82.990000

Jeddah (JED) to Kuqa (KCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China is 4,641 kilometers (2,884 miles / 2,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:41 in Jeddah, it's 08:41 in Kuqa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,476 feet between the two airports. Kuqa Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Kuqa (KCA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Kuqa Airport (KCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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