The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia is 19,907 kilometers (12,369 miles / 10,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 01:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:27 in Nuku Hiva Airport. With a 12.5-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 7,410 feet between the two airports. Nuku Hiva 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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.