ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,376 km
8,933 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
14,376 km
8,933 mi / 7,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD SON
Airport Name Bole International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code ADD SON
ICAO Code HAAB NVSS
City Addis Ababa Luganville
Country Ethiopia Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Efate
Elevation 7,630 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 14,376 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 18:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:51 in Luganville. 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 7,446 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa International 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 Luganville (SON) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 269° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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