ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,141 km
5,680 miles
JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
Distance
9,141 km
5,680 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD JEG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Aasiaat Airport
IATA Code ADD JEG
ICAO Code HAAB BGAA
City Addis Ababa Aasiaat
Country Ethiopia Greenland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Nuuk
Elevation 7,630 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 68.720000, -52.780000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Aasiaat (JEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland is 9,141 kilometers (5,680 miles / 4,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Greenland. 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 14:11 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:11 in Aasiaat. 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 7,556 feet between the two airports. Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat (JEG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 85° (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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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