JED
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah · Saudi ArabiaICAO OEJN
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is an airport serving Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 21° 40' 46.6" N, 39° 9' 23.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 meters) above sea level. With 109 direct destinations served by 56 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Riyadh (GMT+3).
Destinations
109
Airlines
56
Elevation ft
48/ 15m
Asia/Riyadh
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
JED
ICAO Code
OEJN
City
Jeddah
Country
Saudi Arabia
Elevation
48 ft
Local Time
07:26 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:21.6796°
Longitude:39.1565°
Popular Routes from JED
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBE | Alexandria, Egypt | 865 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 355 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 874 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 359 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 2,567 mi | 5h 42m | long-haul | 620 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1,057 mi | 2h 40m | medium-haul | 265 kg | View |
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 757 mi | 1h 56m | short-haul | 311 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 530 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 217 kg | View |
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 718 mi | 1h 52m | short-haul | 295 kg | View |
| CGK | Jakarta, Indonesia | 4,955 mi | 10h 13m | long-haul | 1196 kg | View |
| ISB | Islamabad, Pakistan | 2,210 mi | 4h 51m | medium-haul | 555 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 4,394 mi | 9h 9m | long-haul | 1061 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JED
56 active airlines serving King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Afriqiyah Airways
8ULibya
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air Arabia Egypt
E5Egypt
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air Europa
UXSpain
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Limited
AIIndia
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
AlMasria Universal Airlines
UJEgypt
Alitalia
AZItaly
Ariana Afghan Airlines
FGAfghanistan
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
BGBangladesh
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Express One International
EOUnited States
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Garuda Indonesia
GAIndonesia
Gulf Air Bahrain
GFBahrain
Jazeera Airways
J9Kuwait
Jet Airways
9WIndia
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
L
MJArgentina
Lion Mentari Airlines
JTIndonesia
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Marysya Airlines
M4Russia
Middle East Airlines
MELebanon
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Nasair
UEEritrea
Nile Air
NPEgypt
Oman Air
WYOman
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Qantas
QFAustralia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Air Maroc
ATMorocco
Royal Brunei Airlines
BIBrunei
Royal Falcon
RLJordan
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Shaheen Air International
NLPakistan
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Sudan Airways
SDSudan
Tunisair
TUTunisia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airlines
UAUnited States
United Airways
4HBangladesh
Yemenia
IYYemen
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to King Abdulaziz International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’if Regional Airport | TIF | Taif | Saudi Arabia | 145 km |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 323 km |
| Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport | YNB | Yenbo | Saudi Arabia | 295 km |
| Al Baha Airport | ABT | El-baha | Saudi Arabia | 300 km |
| Port Sudan New International Airport | PZU | Port Sudan | Sudan | 319 km |
| Bisha Airport | BHH | Bisha | Saudi Arabia | 406 km |
| Majeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport | ULH | Al-Ula | Saudi Arabia | 542 km |
| Abha Regional Airport | AHB | Abha | Saudi Arabia | 528 km |
Other Airports in Saudi Arabia
Abha Regional Airport
AHBAbha
Al-Jawf Domestic Airport
AJFAl-Jawf
Majeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport
ULHAl-Ula
Al Ahsa Airport
HOFAl-ahsa
Arar Domestic Airport
RAEArar
Bisha Airport
BHHBisha
King Fahd International Airport
DMMDammam
Al Baha Airport
ABTEl-baha
Gassim Airport
ELQGassim
Jizan Regional Airport
GIZGizan
Gurayat Domestic Airport
URYGuriat
Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport
AQIHafr Al-batin
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 40' 46.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 39° 9' 23.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 21.679600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 39.156502
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:26 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 48 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 15 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for King Abdulaziz International Airport?
The IATA code for King Abdulaziz International Airport is JED, and its ICAO code is OEJN. The airport is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
How many destinations can you fly to from JED?
There are 109 direct destinations available from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
What airlines fly from JED?
There are 56 airlines operating from JED, including Afriqiyah Airways, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Canada, Air Europa, and more.
What timezone is King Abdulaziz International Airport in?
King Abdulaziz International Airport is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of King Abdulaziz International Airport?
King Abdulaziz International Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 meters) above sea level.
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