ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,467 km
7,747 miles
PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
Distance
12,467 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD PQE
Airport Name Bole International Airport German Olano Air Base
IATA Code ADD PQE
ICAO Code HAAB SKPQ
City Addis Ababa La Dorada
Country Ethiopia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bogota
Elevation 7,630 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 5.480000, -74.660000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to La Dorada (PQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia is 12,467 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Colombia. 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 23:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:08 in La Dorada. 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 7,064 feet between the two airports. German Olano Air Base sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Dorada (PQE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 78° (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 German Olano Air Base (PQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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