ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
17,849 km
11,091 miles
CXI
Banana
Kiribati
Distance
17,849 km
11,091 mi / 9,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD CXI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Cassidy International Airport
IATA Code ADD CXI
ICAO Code HAAB PLCH
City Addis Ababa Banana
Country Ethiopia Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 7,630 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 1.990000, -157.350000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Banana (CXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati is 17,849 kilometers (11,091 miles / 9,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:01 in Banana. With a 11-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 7,625 feet between the two airports. Cassidy 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 Banana (CXI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Cassidy International Airport (CXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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