ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,250 km
7,612 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
12,250 km
7,612 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FTE
Airport Name Bole International Airport El Calafate Airport
IATA Code ADD FTE
ICAO Code HAAB SAWC
City Addis Ababa El Calafate
Country Ethiopia Argentina
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 7,630 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 12,250 kilometers (7,612 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:20 in El Calafate. 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 6,961 feet between the two airports. El Calafate 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 El Calafate (FTE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 100° (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 El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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