ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,925 km
9,274 miles
AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
Distance
14,925 km
9,274 mi / 8,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD AEA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Abemama Atoll Airport
IATA Code ADD AEA
ICAO Code HAAB NGTB
City Addis Ababa Abemama Atoll
Country Ethiopia Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 7,630 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 0.490000, 173.830000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati is 14,925 kilometers (9,274 miles / 8,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:56 in Abemama Atoll. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,622 feet between the two airports. Abemama Atoll Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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