ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,107 km
8,144 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
13,107 km
8,144 mi / 7,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD ESM
Airport Name Bole International Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code ADD ESM
ICAO Code HAAB SETN
City Addis Ababa Tachina
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,630 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 0.980000, -79.630000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 13,107 kilometers (8,144 miles / 7,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Ecuador. 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 20:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:57 in Tachina. With a 8-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 7,598 feet between the two airports. General Rivadeneira 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 Tachina (ESM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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