The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 19,092 kilometers (11,863 miles / 10,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 18:36 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:36 in Fakarava Airport. With a 13-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 7,617 feet between the two airports. Fakarava 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.