ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,186 km
3,844 miles
ASI
Ascension Island
SH
Distance
6,186 km
3,844 mi / 3,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ASI
Airport Name Bole International Airport RAF Ascension Island
IATA Code ADD ASI
ICAO Code HAAB FHAW
City Addis Ababa Ascension Island
Country Ethiopia SH
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Atlantic/St_Helena
Elevation 7,630 ft 278 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -7.970000, -14.390000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ascension Island (ASI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH is 6,186 kilometers (3,844 miles / 3,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 SH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:45 in Ascension Island. 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 7,352 feet between the two airports. RAF Ascension Island sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ascension Island (ASI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 RAF Ascension Island (ASI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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