Jeddah to Rafaḩ flights
Rafaḩ lies 1,196 km (743 mi) north-west of Jeddah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jeddah | Rafaḩ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Palestinian Territory |
| Population | 4.7 million | 126,305 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Gaza) |
| Nearest large airport | JED, 21 km out | AAC, 48 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Rafaḩ
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Palestinian Territory: money changes from the Rial to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +970.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jeddah
Jeddah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Arish International Airport (AAC), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | 48 km (30 mi) | 9,905 ft | 118 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rafaḩ from Jeddah?
1,196 km (743 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jeddah.
How long does it take to get from Jeddah to Rafaḩ by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jeddah and Rafaḩ?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Jeddah to Rafaḩ flights?
Typically King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to El Arish International Airport (AAC).
What currency do I need in Rafaḩ?
The Shekel (ILS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.