JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
2,494 km
1,550 miles
KEY
Kericho
Kenya
Distance
2,494 km
1,550 mi / 1,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
190°
south

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Airport Comparison

JED KEY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kericho Airport
IATA Code JED KEY
ICAO Code OEJN HKKR
City Jeddah Kericho
Country Saudi Arabia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 48 ft 6,562 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -0.420000, 35.250000

Jeddah (JED) to Kericho (KEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya is 2,494 kilometers (1,550 miles / 1,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Kenya. 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 20:01 in Jeddah, it's 20:01 in Kericho.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,514 feet between the two airports. Kericho Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kericho (KEY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Kericho Airport (KEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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