ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,798 km
7,331 miles
AUA
Oranjestad
AW
Distance
11,798 km
7,331 mi / 6,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AUA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Queen Beatrix International Airport
IATA Code ADD AUA
ICAO Code HAAB TNCA
City Addis Ababa Oranjestad
Country Ethiopia AW
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Aruba
Elevation 7,630 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 12.500000, -70.020000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Oranjestad (AUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, AW is 11,798 kilometers (7,331 miles / 6,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 AW. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:35 in Oranjestad. 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 7,570 feet between the two airports. Queen Beatrix International 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 Oranjestad (AUA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 77° (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 Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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