ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,339 km
7,667 miles
KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
Distance
12,339 km
7,667 mi / 6,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD KIN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Norman Manley International Airport
IATA Code ADD KIN
ICAO Code HAAB MKJP
City Addis Ababa Kingston
Country Ethiopia Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Jamaica
Elevation 7,630 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 17.940000, -76.790000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kingston (KIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica is 12,339 kilometers (7,667 miles / 6,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Jamaica. 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 01:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:58 in Kingston. 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 7,620 feet between the two airports. Norman Manley 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 Kingston (KIN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 73° (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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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