ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,998 km
4,348 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
6,998 km
4,348 mi / 3,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD XKH
Airport Name Bole International Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code ADD XKH
ICAO Code HAAB VLXK
City Addis Ababa Xieng Khouang
Country Ethiopia Laos
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 19.450000, 103.160000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 6,998 kilometers (4,348 miles / 3,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:48 in Xieng Khouang. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,185 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang 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 Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 270° (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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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