ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,829 km
3,622 miles
AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
Distance
5,829 km
3,622 mi / 3,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AJJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Akjoujt Airport
IATA Code ADD AJJ
ICAO Code HAAB GQNJ
City Addis Ababa Akjoujt
Country Ethiopia Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 7,630 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 19.730000, -14.380000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Akjoujt (AJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania is 5,829 kilometers (3,622 miles / 3,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Mauritania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:08 in Akjoujt. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,227 feet between the two airports. Akjoujt 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 Akjoujt (AJJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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