Distance From Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, PLZ - JED Distance

The distance from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 3948 miles or 6354 kilometers or 3429 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) ( South Africa ) to Jeddah ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Jeddah takes around 9 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa to King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 9 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PLZ - JED

Kilometers		6354 km
Statute Miles		3948 miles
Nautical Miles		3429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 4 minutes

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport Flight Route Map - PLZ to JED Flight Path

Location of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport & King Abdulaziz International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Jeddah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLZ - JED

Time difference between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (South Africa) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 1 Hours.
Jeddah time is 1 Hours ahead of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Location	Local Time
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (South Africa)	2026-03-15, 14:21:20 SAST
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)	2026-03-15, 15:21:20 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ / FAPE) Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa

Destination

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED / OEJN) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia