ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,679 km
5,393 miles
AJU
Aracaju
Brazil
Distance
8,679 km
5,393 mi / 4,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AJU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code ADD AJU
ICAO Code HAAB SBAR
City Addis Ababa Aracaju
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Fortaleza
Elevation 7,630 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -10.980000, -37.070000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Aracaju (AJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Santa Maria Airport (AJU) in Aracaju, Brazil is 8,679 kilometers (5,393 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Brazil. 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 18:11 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:11 in Aracaju. With a 6-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 7,607 feet between the two airports. Santa Maria 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 Aracaju (AJU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Santa Maria Airport (AJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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