ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,286 km
5,770 miles
KXB
Kolaka
Indonesia
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD KXB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sangia Nibandera Airport
IATA Code ADD KXB
ICAO Code HAAB WAWP
City Addis Ababa Kolaka
Country Ethiopia Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Makassar
Elevation 7,630 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -4.340000, 121.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kolaka (KXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) in Kolaka, Indonesia is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:17 in Kolaka. 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 7,466 feet between the two airports. Sangia Nibandera 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 Kolaka (KXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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