JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
1,628 km
1,011 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
1,628 km
1,011 mi / 879 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
188°
south

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Airport Comparison

JED WAC
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code JED WAC
ICAO Code OEJN HAWC
City Jeddah Waca
Country Saudi Arabia Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 48 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 7.170000, 37.170000

Jeddah (JED) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 1,628 kilometers (1,011 miles / 879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Ethiopia. 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 12:24 in Jeddah, it's 12:24 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,152 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 7° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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