FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
5,521 km
3,430 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
5,521 km
3,430 mi / 2,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FRA JIJ
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code FRA JIJ
ICAO Code EDDF HAJJ
City Frankfurt am Main Jijiga
Country Germany Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 364 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 9.330000, 42.910000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 5,521 kilometers (3,430 miles / 2,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Germany with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 20:40 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,574 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 332° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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