JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,836 km
3,005 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
4,836 km
3,005 mi / 2,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED SWX
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code JED SWX
ICAO Code OEJN FBSW
City Jeddah Shakawe
Country Saudi Arabia Botswana
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 48 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Jeddah (JED) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 4,836 kilometers (3,005 miles / 2,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Botswana. 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 14:05 in Jeddah, it's 13:05 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,331 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 24° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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