ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,170 km
6,941 miles
CYR
Colonia
Uruguay
Distance
11,170 km
6,941 mi / 6,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CYR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Laguna de Los Patos International Airport
IATA Code ADD CYR
ICAO Code HAAB SUCA
City Addis Ababa Colonia
Country Ethiopia Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Montevideo
Elevation 7,630 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -34.460000, -57.770000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Colonia (CYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) in Colonia, Uruguay is 11,170 kilometers (6,941 miles / 6,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:49 in Colonia. 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 7,564 feet between the two airports. Laguna de Los Patos 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 Colonia (CYR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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