ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,765 km
2,961 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
4,765 km
2,961 mi / 2,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
82°
east

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ACC JIJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code ACC JIJ
ICAO Code DGAA HAJJ
City Accra Jijiga
Country Ghana Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 205 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.330000, 42.910000

Accra (ACC) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 4,765 kilometers (2,961 miles / 2,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Accra, it's 18:48 in Jijiga. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,733 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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