The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 14,828 kilometers (9,214 miles / 8,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Kiribati. 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 20:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:19 in Tarawa. With a 9-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 7,621 feet between the two airports. Bonriki 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 Tarawa (TRW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.