ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,143 km
8,167 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
13,143 km
8,167 mi / 7,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PUZ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code ADD PUZ
ICAO Code HAAB MNPC
City Addis Ababa Puerto Cabezas
Country Ethiopia Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Managua
Elevation 7,630 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 14.050000, -83.390000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 13,143 kilometers (8,167 miles / 7,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 00:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:10 in Puerto Cabezas. With a 9-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. Puerto Cabezas 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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