ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,255 km
6,372 miles
MPY
Maripasoula
GF
Distance
10,255 km
6,372 mi / 5,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD MPY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Maripasoula Airport
IATA Code ADD MPY
ICAO Code HAAB SOOA
City Addis Ababa Maripasoula
Country Ethiopia GF
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Cayenne
Elevation 7,630 ft 406 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 3.660000, -54.040000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Maripasoula (MPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF is 10,255 kilometers (6,372 miles / 5,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:05 in Maripasoula. 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 7,224 feet between the two airports. Maripasoula 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 Maripasoula (MPY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Maripasoula Airport (MPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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