The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 14,226 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 14:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:10 in Noumea. With a 8-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 7,578 feet between the two airports. La Tontouta International 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 Noumea (NOU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 264° (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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.