ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,599 km
5,965 miles
AXJ
Amakusa Airport
Japan
Distance
9,599 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD AXJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Amakusa Airport
IATA Code ADD AXJ
ICAO Code HAAB RJDA
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Japan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,630 ft 340 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 32.480000, 130.160000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) in Amakusa Airport, Japan is 9,599 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:25 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:25 in Amakusa Airport. With a 6-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 7,290 feet between the two airports. Amakusa 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 Amakusa Airport (AXJ) 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 Amakusa Airport (AXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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