CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,602 km
1,617 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
2,602 km
1,617 mi / 1,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
150°
south southeast

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CAI JIJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code CAI JIJ
ICAO Code HECA HAJJ
City Cairo Jijiga
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.330000, 42.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 2,602 kilometers (1,617 miles / 1,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Cairo, it's 01:54 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,556 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 334° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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