NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
12,659 km
7,866 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
12,659 km
7,866 mi / 6,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
340°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NEJ YYC
Airport Name Nejjo Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code NEJ YYC
ICAO Code HANJ CYYC
City Nejjo Calgary
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Edmonton
Elevation 6,150 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 9.550000, 35.470000 51.110000, -114.020000

Nejjo (NEJ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 12,659 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Ethiopia with Canada. 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 14:38 in Nejjo, it's 05:38 in Calgary. With a 9-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 2,593 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits lower than Nejjo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Nejjo (NEJ) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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