ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,342 km
7,669 miles
OCJ
Ocho Rios
Jamaica
Distance
12,342 km
7,669 mi / 6,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD OCJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Boscobel Aerodrome
IATA Code ADD OCJ
ICAO Code HAAB MKBS
City Addis Ababa Ocho Rios
Country Ethiopia Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Jamaica
Elevation 7,630 ft 90 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 18.400000, -76.970000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ocho Rios (OCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is 12,342 kilometers (7,669 miles / 6,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Jamaica. 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 13:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:49 in Ocho Rios. 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 7,540 feet between the two airports. Boscobel Aerodrome sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ocho Rios (OCJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 72° (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 Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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