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JRO to JGS: distance & flight time
Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) → Jian (Jinggangshan Airport)
5,569 mi
8,963 km · 4,840 nm
11h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,569 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 23m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRO — Kilimanjaro International Airport · Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- JGS — Jinggangshan Airport · Jian, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRO
- QSI · Moshi Airport18 mi away
- ARK · Arusha Airport31 mi away
- ASV · Amboseli Airport56 mi away
- ILU · Kilaguni Airport77 mi away
Near JGS
- KOW · Ganzhou Airport69 mi away
- YIC · Yichun Mingyueshan Airport70 mi away
- HNY · Hengyang Nanyue Airport130 mi away
- CSX · Changsha Huanghua International Airport131 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRO from JGS?
The flight distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Jian (JGS) is 5,569 miles (8,963 km, 4,840 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRO to JGS?
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.
What is the time difference between Kilimanjaro and Jian?
Jian is 5 hours ahead of Kilimanjaro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRO to JGS?
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