Driving from Gonder to Jijiga
Jijiga lies 685 km (426 mi) south-east of Gonder, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 836 km (519 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Gonder | Jijiga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Ethiopia |
| Population | 466,000 | 483,000 |
| Elevation | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | 1,646 m (5,400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
Where to book car hire from Gonder to Jijiga
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Staying in Jijiga
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Jijiga. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
Book a hotel in Jijiga
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Common questions
How far is Jijiga from Gonder?
685 km (426 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Gonder; by road roughly 836 km (519 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gonder to Jijiga by car?
About 10 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gonder and Jijiga?
No, both are on Africa/Addis_Ababa at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jijiga?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Jijiga, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.