ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15,105 km
9,386 miles
TSU
Tabiteuea South
Kiribati
Distance
15,105 km
9,386 mi / 8,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD TSU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tabiteuea South Airport
IATA Code ADD TSU
ICAO Code HAAB NGTS
City Addis Ababa Tabiteuea South
Country Ethiopia Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -1.470000, 175.060000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tabiteuea South (TSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) in Tabiteuea South, Kiribati is 15,105 kilometers (9,386 miles / 8,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 22:33 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:33 in Tabiteuea South. 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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea South 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 Tabiteuea South (TSU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 281° (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 Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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