ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
18,167 km
11,288 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
18,167 km
11,288 mi / 9,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD PYE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code ADD PYE
ICAO Code HAAB NCPY
City Addis Ababa Penrhyn Island
Country Ethiopia CK
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 7,630 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 18,167 kilometers (11,288 miles / 9,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 CK. 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 03:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:19 in Penrhyn Island. With a 13-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 7,622 feet between the two airports. Tongareva 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 271° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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