BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,801 km
3,605 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
5,801 km
3,605 mi / 3,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
129°
southeast

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BRU JIJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code BRU JIJ
ICAO Code EBBR HAJJ
City Brussels Jijiga
Country Belgium Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 184 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 9.330000, 42.910000

Brussels (BRU) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 5,801 kilometers (3,605 miles / 3,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Belgium 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 03:32 in Brussels, it's 05:32 in Jijiga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,754 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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