HAM
Hamburg
Germany
5,733 km
3,562 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
5,733 km
3,562 mi / 3,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
137°
southeast

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HAM JIJ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code HAM JIJ
ICAO Code EDDH HAJJ
City Hamburg Jijiga
Country Germany Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 53 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 9.330000, 42.910000

Hamburg (HAM) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 5,733 kilometers (3,562 miles / 3,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 23:36 in Hamburg, it's 01:36 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,885 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 336° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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