JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
5,730 km
3,561 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,730 km
3,561 mi / 3,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JIJ MAD
Airport Name Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code JIJ MAD
ICAO Code HAJJ LEMD
City Jijiga Madrid
Country Ethiopia Spain
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,938 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 9.330000, 42.910000 40.490000, -3.570000

Jijiga (JIJ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,730 kilometers (3,561 miles / 3,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Jijiga, it's 14:10 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,937 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas 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 Madrid (MAD) to Jijiga (JIJ) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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