ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
19,102 km
11,870 miles
AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
19,102 km
11,870 mi / 10,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD AXR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Arutua Airport
IATA Code ADD AXR
ICAO Code HAAB NTGU
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,630 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -15.250000, -146.620000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Arutua Airport (AXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia is 19,102 kilometers (11,870 miles / 10,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:10 in Arutua Airport. 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 7,621 feet between the two airports. Arutua 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 221° (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 Arutua Airport (AXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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