Airport Comparison
| ADD | MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Melchor de Mencos Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | MCR |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | MGMM |
| City | Addis Ababa | Melchor de Mencos |
| Country | Ethiopia | Guatemala |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Guatemala |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 4,670 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | 17.070000, -89.150000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala is 13,603 kilometers (8,452 miles / 7,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
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 Guatemala. 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 22:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:54 in Melchor de Mencos. 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 2,960 feet between the two airports. Melchor de Mencos 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 Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 67° (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 Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.