AHB to JED: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Abha International Airport (AHB) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 529 km (329 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JED to AHB).
How far is it from Abha to Jeddah?
The great-circle distance between Abha International Airport (AHB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 529 km (329 mi, 286 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AHB to JED?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JED is roughly northwest of AHB.
How is the AHB to JED route written in code?
The pair is written AHB-JED in IATA codes and OEAB-OEJN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Abha International Airport is AHB (OEAB), King Abdulaziz International Airport is JED (OEJN).
| AHB | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Abha International Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| ICAO code | OEAB | OEJN |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 6,858 ft | 48 ft |
| Rank by connections | #728 | #75 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JED sits 6,810 ft (2,076 m) lower than AHB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AHB to JED
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
| XY | Nas Air | KNE | Nas Express | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abha from Jeddah?
Abha International Airport (AHB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are 529 km (329 mi, 286 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AHB to JED?
A typical nonstop flight between AHB and JED takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JED from AHB?
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) lies roughly northwest of Abha International Airport (AHB).
Which airlines fly AHB to JED?
2 airlines appear on the AHB-JED route in the open dataset, including Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air.
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