DEL
New Delhi
India
4,159 km
2,584 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
4,159 km
2,584 mi / 2,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
246°
west southwest

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DEL JIJ
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code DEL JIJ
ICAO Code VIDP HAJJ
City New Delhi Jijiga
Country India Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 777 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 9.330000, 42.910000

New Delhi (DEL) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 4,159 kilometers (2,584 miles / 2,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 India 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 01:10 in New Delhi, it's 22:40 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,161 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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