Egal International Airport
Hargeisa · SomaliaICAO HCMH
Egal International Airport (HGA) is an airport serving Hargeisa, Somalia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 9° 31' 5.4" N, 44° 5' 19.7" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet (1,348 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Mogadishu (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from HGA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGQ | Mogadishu, Somalia | 522 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 214 kg | View |
| WJR | Wajir, Kenya | 601 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 247 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 363 mi | 1h 11m | short-haul | 149 kg | View |
| BBO | Berbera, Somalia | 83 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 34 kg | View |
| JIB | Djibouti, Djibouti | 153 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 63 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HGA
4 active airlines serving Egal International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Egal International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilwal International Airport | JIJ | Jijiga | Ethiopia | 131 km |
| Berbera Airport | BBO | Berbera | Somalia | 134 km |
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | Dire Dawa | Ethiopia | 246 km |
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | JIB | Djibouti | Djibouti | 246 km |
| Gode Airport | GDE | Gode | Ethiopia | 400 km |
| Ta'izz International Airport | TAI | Taiz | Yemen | 461 km |
| Aden International Airport | ADE | Aden | Yemen | 380 km |
| Galcaio Airport | GLK | Galcaio | Somalia | 479 km |
Other Airports in Somalia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 31' 5.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 44° 5' 19.7" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 9.518170
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 44.088799
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Mogadishu
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,423 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,348 m
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