JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
7,955 km
4,943 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,955 km
4,943 mi / 4,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
51°
northeast

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JIJ PEK
Airport Name Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code JIJ PEK
ICAO Code HAJJ ZBAA
City Jijiga Beijing
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,938 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.330000, 42.910000 40.080000, 116.580000

Jijiga (JIJ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,955 kilometers (4,943 miles / 4,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:31 in Jijiga, it's 21:31 in Beijing. 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 5,822 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital 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 Beijing (PEK) to Jijiga (JIJ) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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