ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,003 km
8,080 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
13,003 km
8,080 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD XMS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code ADD XMS
ICAO Code HAAB SEMC
City Addis Ababa Macas
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 13,003 kilometers (8,080 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:19 in Macas. With a 8-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 4,178 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal 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 Macas (XMS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 81° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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