JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,725 km
3,558 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
5,725 km
3,558 mi / 3,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
208°
south southwest

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JED SZM
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code JED SZM
ICAO Code OEJN FYSS
City Jeddah N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Namibia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 48 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Jeddah (JED) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 5,725 kilometers (3,558 miles / 3,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:52 in Jeddah, it's 01:52 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,406 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 28° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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