ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
17,735 km
11,020 miles
AIT
Aitutaki
CK
Distance
17,735 km
11,020 mi / 9,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD AIT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Aitutaki Airport
IATA Code ADD AIT
ICAO Code HAAB NCAI
City Addis Ababa Aitutaki
Country Ethiopia CK
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 7,630 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -18.830000, -159.760000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Aitutaki (AIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK is 17,735 kilometers (11,020 miles / 9,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 CK. 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 14:24 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:24 in Aitutaki. With a 13-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 7,616 feet between the two airports. Aitutaki 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 Aitutaki (AIT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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