ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,842 km
7,358 miles
AIE
Aiome
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,842 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD AIE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Aiome Airport
IATA Code ADD AIE
ICAO Code HAAB AYAO
City Addis Ababa Aiome
Country Ethiopia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,630 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -5.150000, 144.730000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Aiome (AIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Aiome Airport (AIE) in Aiome, Papua New Guinea is 11,842 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 09:28 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:28 in Aiome. With a 7-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 7,280 feet between the two airports. Aiome 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 Aiome (AIE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 278° (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 Aiome Airport (AIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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