ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15,764 km
9,795 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
15,764 km
9,795 mi / 8,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD LUC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code ADD LUC
ICAO Code HAAB NFNH
City Addis Ababa Laucala Island
Country Ethiopia Fiji
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 7,630 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -16.750000, -179.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 15,764 kilometers (9,795 miles / 8,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:18 in Laucala Island. 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 7,620 feet between the two airports. Laucala Island 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 Laucala Island (LUC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 263° (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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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