ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,663 km
7,869 miles
QSN
San Nicolas
Cuba
Distance
12,663 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD QSN
Airport Name Bole International Airport San Nicolas De Bari Airport
IATA Code ADD QSN
ICAO Code HAAB MUNB
City Addis Ababa San Nicolas
Country Ethiopia Cuba
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Havana
Elevation 7,630 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 22.760000, -81.920000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to San Nicolas (QSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) in San Nicolas, Cuba is 12,663 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Cuba. 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 14:11 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:11 in San Nicolas. 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 7,581 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas De Bari 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 San Nicolas (QSN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (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 San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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