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GJL to CRC: distance & flight time
Jijel (Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport) → Cartago (Santa Ana Airport)
5,570 mi
8,964 km · 4,840 nm
11h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,570 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 23m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GJL — Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport · Jijel, Algeria
- CRC — Santa Ana Airport · Cartago, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GJL
- BJA · Soummam Airport45 mi away
- QSF · Ain Arnat Airport52 mi away
- CZL · Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport55 mi away
- BLJ · Batna Airport76 mi away
Near CRC
- PEI · Matecaña International Airport15 mi away
- AXM · El Eden Airport25 mi away
- MZL · La Nubia Airport39 mi away
- ULQ · Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport50 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GJL from CRC?
The flight distance from Jijel (GJL) to Cartago (CRC) is 5,570 miles (8,964 km, 4,840 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GJL to CRC?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GJL to CRC?
Nonstop service on GJL–CRC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Jijel and Cartago?
Cartago is 6 hours behind Jijel.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GJL to CRC?
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Why are some GJL to CRC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GJL–CRC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.