HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,918 km
9,891 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
15,918 km
9,891 mi / 8,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL JIJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code HNL JIJ
ICAO Code PHNL HAJJ
City Honolulu Jijiga
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 13 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 9.330000, 42.910000

Honolulu (HNL) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 15,918 kilometers (9,891 miles / 8,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 14:00 in Honolulu, it's 03:00 in Jijiga. With a 13-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 5,925 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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