JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
1,960 km
1,218 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
1,960 km
1,218 mi / 1,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JED WUU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code JED WUU
ICAO Code OEJN HSWW
City Jeddah Wau
Country Saudi Arabia South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Juba
Elevation 48 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 7.730000, 27.980000

Jeddah (JED) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 1,960 kilometers (1,218 miles / 1,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 South Sudan. 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 10:35 in Jeddah, it's 09:35 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,481 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 37° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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