ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,161 km
5,693 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
9,161 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LEC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code ADD LEC
ICAO Code HAAB SBLE
City Addis Ababa Lencois
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bahia
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 9,161 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 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 01:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:58 in Lencois. 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 5,954 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina 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 Lencois (LEC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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