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LGA to JIJ: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Jijiga (Wilwal International Airport)
7,140 mi
11,491 km · 6,205 nm
14h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,140 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 28m 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · 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 LGA from JIJ?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Jijiga (JIJ) 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 LGA to JIJ?
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 New York and Jijiga?
Jijiga is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to JIJ?
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