BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
10,378 km
6,448 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
10,378 km
6,448 mi / 5,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

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BSB JIJ
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code BSB JIJ
ICAO Code SBBR HAJJ
City Brasilia Jijiga
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 3,497 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 9.330000, 42.910000

Brasilia (BSB) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 10,378 kilometers (6,448 miles / 5,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Brasilia, it's 23:07 in Jijiga. With a 6-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 2,441 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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