The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) in Matsumoto, Japan is 10,226 kilometers (6,354 miles / 5,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Japan. 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 18:28 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:28 in Matsumoto. 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 5,448 feet between the two airports. Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto (MMJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.