AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,886 km
3,657 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
5,886 km
3,657 mi / 3,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
130°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

AMS JIJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code AMS JIJ
ICAO Code EHAM HAJJ
City Amsterdam Jijiga
Country Netherlands Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation -11 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.330000, 42.910000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 5,886 kilometers (3,657 miles / 3,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Amsterdam, it's 15:05 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,949 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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