ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,450 km
7,736 miles
AQP
Arequipa
Peru
Distance
12,450 km
7,736 mi / 6,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AQP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rodriguez Ballon International Airport
IATA Code ADD AQP
ICAO Code HAAB SPQU
City Addis Ababa Arequipa
Country Ethiopia Peru
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Lima
Elevation 7,630 ft 8,405 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -16.340000, -71.580000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Arequipa (AQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru is 12,450 kilometers (7,736 miles / 6,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Peru. 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 21:23 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:23 in Arequipa. 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.

The return flight from Arequipa (AQP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 87° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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