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Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ)
Gerad Wilwal International Airport is an international airport serving Jijiga (Somali Region), Ethiopia. Its IATA code is JIJ and its ICAO code is HAJJ. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
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- ICAOHAJJ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- JIJ
- ICAO code
- HAJJ
- City
- Jijiga
- Region / province
- Somali Region
- Country / territory
- Ethiopia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 9.3319° N, 42.9118° E
- Elevation
- 1,815 m (5,954 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Addis Ababa (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 2,500 m8,202 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,096 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,834 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,968 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 15 min
Air freight to and from Gerad Wilwal International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Jijiga through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Ethiopia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | 120 km |
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | ADD | 453 km |
| Hawassa International Airport | AWA | 555 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Gerad Wilwal International Airport?
The IATA code of Gerad Wilwal International Airport is JIJ and its ICAO code is HAJJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Gerad Wilwal International Airport located?
Gerad Wilwal International Airport is in Jijiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia, at coordinates 9.3319° N, 42.9118° E and an elevation of 1,815 m (5,954 ft).
How far is Gerad Wilwal International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Gerad Wilwal International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,968 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,834 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,096 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Gerad Wilwal International Airport?
The longest runway at Gerad Wilwal International Airport is 2,500 m (8,202 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Gerad Wilwal International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.