ATH
Athens
Greece
3,705 km
2,302 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
3,705 km
2,302 mi / 2,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ATH JIJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code ATH JIJ
ICAO Code LGAV HAJJ
City Athens Jijiga
Country Greece Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 308 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 9.330000, 42.910000

Athens (ATH) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 3,705 kilometers (2,302 miles / 2,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 07:53 in Athens, it's 08:53 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,630 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Athens (ATH) 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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