ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,484 km
8,379 miles
LIR
Liberia
Costa Rica
Distance
13,484 km
8,379 mi / 7,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LIR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
IATA Code ADD LIR
ICAO Code HAAB MRLB
City Addis Ababa Liberia
Country Ethiopia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 7,630 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 10.590000, -85.540000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Liberia (LIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica is 13,484 kilometers (8,379 miles / 7,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 12:00 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:00 in Liberia. 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 7,360 feet between the two airports. Daniel Oduber Quiros 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 Liberia (LIR) 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 Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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