JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
4,368 km
2,714 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,368 km
2,714 mi / 2,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

JIJ LOS
Airport Name Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code JIJ LOS
ICAO Code HAJJ DNMM
City Jijiga Lagos
Country Ethiopia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,938 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.330000, 42.910000 6.580000, 3.320000

Jijiga (JIJ) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,368 kilometers (2,714 miles / 2,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Ethiopia with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Jijiga, it's 13:07 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,803 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Jijiga (JIJ) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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