ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
18,842 km
11,708 miles
REA
Reao Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,842 km
11,708 mi / 10,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD REA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Reao Airport
IATA Code ADD REA
ICAO Code HAAB NTGE
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,630 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -18.470000, -136.440000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Reao Airport (REA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Reao Airport (REA) in Reao Airport, French Polynesia is 18,842 kilometers (11,708 miles / 10,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 13:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:51 in Reao Airport. 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 7,618 feet between the two airports. Reao 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 Reao Airport (REA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). 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 Reao Airport (REA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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