JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,786 km
3,595 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
5,786 km
3,595 mi / 3,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

JED VIR
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code JED VIR
ICAO Code OEJN FAVG
City Jeddah Durban
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Jeddah (JED) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 5,786 kilometers (3,595 miles / 3,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 07:40 in Jeddah, it's 06:40 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) 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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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