ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
11,747 km
7,299 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
11,747 km
7,299 mi / 6,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERA EWR
Airport Name Erigavo Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code ERA EWR
ICAO Code HCMU KEWR
City Erigavo Newark
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 5,720 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 10.640000, 47.390000 40.690000, -74.170000

Erigavo (ERA) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 11,747 kilometers (7,299 miles / 6,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Somalia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Erigavo, it's 23:57 in Newark. With a 8-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 5,703 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Erigavo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Erigavo (ERA) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Erigavo Airport (ERA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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