ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,686 km
5,397 miles
FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
Distance
8,686 km
5,397 mi / 4,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD FOR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Pinto Martins International Airport
IATA Code ADD FOR
ICAO Code HAAB SBFZ
City Addis Ababa Fortaleza
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Fortaleza
Elevation 7,630 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -3.780000, -38.530000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fortaleza (FOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil is 8,686 kilometers (5,397 miles / 4,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Brazil. 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 17:12 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:12 in Fortaleza. 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 7,548 feet between the two airports. Pinto Martins 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 Fortaleza (FOR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 80° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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