ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,852 km
5,500 miles
CNI
Changhai
China
Distance
8,852 km
5,500 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD CNI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Changhai Airport
IATA Code ADD CNI
ICAO Code HAAB ZYCH
City Addis Ababa Changhai
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.270000, 122.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Changhai (CNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China is 8,852 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 China. 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 02:48 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:48 in Changhai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,550 feet between the two airports. Changhai 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 Changhai (CNI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 273° (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 Changhai Airport (CNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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