ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,671 km
8,495 miles
AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,671 km
8,495 mi / 7,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
95°
east

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Airport Comparison

ADD AFT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Afutara Aerodrome
IATA Code ADD AFT
ICAO Code HAAB AGAF
City Addis Ababa Bila
Country Ethiopia Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 7,630 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.190000, 160.950000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bila (AFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands is 13,671 kilometers (8,495 miles / 7,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 09:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:13 in Bila. With a 8-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 7,607 feet between the two airports. Afutara Aerodrome sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bila (AFT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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