ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,807 km
6,715 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
10,807 km
6,715 mi / 5,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SLU
Airport Name Bole International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code ADD SLU
ICAO Code HAAB TLPC
City Addis Ababa Castries
Country Ethiopia Saint Lucia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/St_Lucia
Elevation 7,630 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 14.020000, -60.990000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 10,807 kilometers (6,715 miles / 5,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 12:44 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:44 in Castries. With a 7-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 7,608 feet between the two airports. George F. L. Charles 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 Castries (SLU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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