The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico is 14,746 kilometers (9,162 miles / 7,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Mexico. 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 03:21 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:21 in Ciudad Obregon. With a 10-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 7,387 feet between the two airports. Ciudad Obregon 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 Ciudad Obregon (CEN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.