JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
2,276 km
1,414 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
2,276 km
1,414 mi / 1,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JIJ MCT
Airport Name Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code JIJ MCT
ICAO Code HAJJ OOMS
City Jijiga Muscat
Country Ethiopia Oman
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Muscat
Elevation 5,938 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 9.330000, 42.910000 23.590000, 58.280000

Jijiga (JIJ) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 2,276 kilometers (1,414 miles / 1,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Jijiga, it's 18:28 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,890 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Jijiga (JIJ) follows a heading of 228° (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 Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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