JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,146 km
3,198 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
5,146 km
3,198 mi / 2,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

JED PHW
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code JED PHW
ICAO Code OEJN FAPH
City Jeddah Phalaborwa
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Jeddah (JED) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 5,146 kilometers (3,198 miles / 2,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 South Africa. 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 07:19 in Jeddah, it's 06:19 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,384 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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