JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
1,431 km
889 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
1,431 km
889 mi / 773 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
191°
south southwest

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JED NEK
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code JED NEK
ICAO Code OEJN HANK
City Jeddah Nekemte
Country Saudi Arabia Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 48 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 9.050000, 36.600000

Jeddah (JED) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 1,431 kilometers (889 miles / 773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Ethiopia. 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 08:38 in Jeddah, it's 08:38 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,452 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 11° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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