JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,891 km
3,660 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
5,891 km
3,660 mi / 3,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED UTN
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code JED UTN
ICAO Code OEJN FAUP
City Jeddah Upington
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Jeddah (JED) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 5,891 kilometers (3,660 miles / 3,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 02:26 in Jeddah, it's 01:26 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,734 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 21° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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