ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,739 km
8,537 miles
ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
Distance
13,739 km
8,537 mi / 7,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ILS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ilopango International Airport
IATA Code ADD ILS
ICAO Code HAAB MSSS
City Addis Ababa San Salvador
Country Ethiopia El Salvador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/El_Salvador
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 13.700000, -89.120000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to San Salvador (ILS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador is 13,739 kilometers (8,537 miles / 7,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 El Salvador. 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 22:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:10 in San Salvador. With a 9-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 5,609 feet between the two airports. Ilopango 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 San Salvador (ILS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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