ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,809 km
6,716 miles
UVF
Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia
Distance
10,809 km
6,716 mi / 5,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD UVF
Airport Name Bole International Airport Hewanorra International Airport
IATA Code ADD UVF
ICAO Code HAAB TLPL
City Addis Ababa Vieux Fort
Country Ethiopia Saint Lucia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/St_Lucia
Elevation 7,630 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 13.730000, -60.950000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vieux Fort (UVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia is 10,809 kilometers (6,716 miles / 5,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:43 in Vieux Fort. With a 7-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 7,616 feet between the two airports. Hewanorra 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 Vieux Fort (UVF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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