ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,364 km
5,818 miles
LUW
Luwok-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,364 km
5,818 mi / 5,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD LUW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Bubung Airport
IATA Code ADD LUW
ICAO Code HAAB WAMW
City Addis Ababa Luwok-Celebes Island
Country Ethiopia Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Makassar
Elevation 7,630 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -1.040000, 122.770000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,364 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 15:52 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:52 in Luwok-Celebes Island. 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 7,574 feet between the two airports. Bubung 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 Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 279° (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 Bubung Airport (LUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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