JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
15,609 km
9,699 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
15,609 km
9,699 mi / 8,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
109°
east southeast

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JIM NAN
Airport Name Jimma Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code JIM NAN
ICAO Code HAJM NFFN
City Jimma Nadi
Country Ethiopia Fiji
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,500 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 7.670000, 36.820000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Jimma (JIM) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 15,609 kilometers (9,699 miles / 8,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Ethiopia with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:56 in Jimma, it's 11:56 in Nadi. With a 9-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 5,441 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Jimma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Jimma (JIM) follows a heading of 260° (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 Jimma Airport (JIM) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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