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JIJ to LGA: distance & flight time
Jijiga (Wilwal International Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
7,140 mi
11,491 km · 6,205 nm
14h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,140 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 28m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JIJ — Wilwal International Airport · Jijiga, Ethiopia
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is JIJ from LGA?
The flight distance from Jijiga (JIJ) to New York (LGA) is 7,140 miles (11,491 km, 6,205 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JIJ to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 28m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Jijiga and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Jijiga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JIJ to LGA?
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