ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
19,885 km
12,356 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
19,885 km
12,356 mi / 10,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD UAP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code ADD UAP
ICAO Code HAAB NTMP
City Addis Ababa Ua Pou
Country Ethiopia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 7,630 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 19,885 kilometers (12,356 miles / 10,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 16:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:21 in Ua Pou. With a 12.5-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 7,614 feet between the two airports. Ua Pou 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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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