AMM
Amman
Jordan
2,590 km
1,609 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
2,590 km
1,609 mi / 1,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMM JIJ
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code AMM JIJ
ICAO Code OJAI HAJJ
City Amman Jijiga
Country Jordan Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,395 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 9.330000, 42.910000

Amman (AMM) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 2,590 kilometers (1,609 miles / 1,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Amman, it's 01:50 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,543 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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