HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
7,671 km
4,766 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
7,671 km
4,766 mi / 4,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG JIJ
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code HKG JIJ
ICAO Code VHHH HAJJ
City Hong Kong Jijiga
Country Hong Kong Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 9.330000, 42.910000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 7,671 kilometers (4,766 miles / 4,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Hong Kong 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 06:23 in Hong Kong, it's 01:23 in Jijiga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,910 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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