EWR
Newark
United States
11,593 km
7,203 miles
HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
Distance
11,593 km
7,203 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
64°
east northeast

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EWR HGA
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Egal International Airport
IATA Code EWR HGA
ICAO Code KEWR HCMH
City Newark Hargeisa
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 17 ft 4,423 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 9.520000, 44.090000

Newark (EWR) to Hargeisa (HGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia is 11,593 kilometers (7,203 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:31 in Newark, it's 06:31 in Hargeisa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,406 feet between the two airports. Egal International Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport.

The return flight from Hargeisa (HGA) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 316° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Egal International Airport (HGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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