ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,076 km
5,640 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
9,076 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD PCS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code ADD PCS
ICAO Code HAAB SNPC
City Addis Ababa Picos
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Fortaleza
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 9,076 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Brazil. 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 00:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:58 in Picos. 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 6,580 feet between the two airports. Picos 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 Picos (PCS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 80° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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