ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,016 km
3,117 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
5,016 km
3,117 mi / 2,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG JIJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code ALG JIJ
ICAO Code DAAG HAJJ
City Algiers Jijiga
Country Algeria Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 82 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 9.330000, 42.910000

Algiers (ALG) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 5,016 kilometers (3,117 miles / 2,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Algeria with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in Algiers, it's 00:52 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,856 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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