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JRA to JIJ: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Jijiga (Wilwal International Airport)
7,148 mi
11,503 km · 6,211 nm
14h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,148 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 29m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- JIJ — Wilwal International Airport · Jijiga, Ethiopia
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 JRA from JIJ?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Jijiga (JIJ) is 7,148 miles (11,503 km, 6,211 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to JIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 29m 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 New York and Jijiga?
Jijiga is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to JIJ?
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