EWR
Newark
United States
11,518 km
7,157 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
11,518 km
7,157 mi / 6,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR JIJ
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code EWR JIJ
ICAO Code KEWR HAJJ
City Newark Jijiga
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 17 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 9.330000, 42.910000

Newark (EWR) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 11,518 kilometers (7,157 miles / 6,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 11:52 in Newark, it's 19:52 in Jijiga. 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 5,921 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) 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 Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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