The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Santa Maria Airport (SMG) in Santa Maria, Peru is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:17 in Santa Maria. 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 6,861 feet between the two airports. Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria (SMG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 86° (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 Santa Maria Airport (SMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.