Distance From Wilwal International Airport to Riga International Airport, JIJ - RIX Distance

The distance from Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 3442 miles or 5539 kilometers or 2989 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Jijiga ( Ethiopia ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jijiga and Riga takes around 7 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wilwal International Airport, Jijiga, Ethiopia to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 7 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JIJ - RIX

Kilometers		5539 km
Statute Miles		3442 miles
Nautical Miles		2989 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 54 minutes

Wilwal International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - JIJ to RIX Flight Path

Location of Wilwal International Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jijiga to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Jijiga, Ethiopia and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JIJ - RIX

Time difference between Jijiga (Ethiopia) and Riga (Latvia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Jijiga (Ethiopia)	2026-07-30, 13:21:03 EAT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-07-30, 13:21:03 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wilwal International Airport (JIJ / HAJJ) Jijiga, Ethiopia

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia