ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,903 km
8,639 miles
GSJ
Puerto San Jose
Guatemala
Distance
13,903 km
8,639 mi / 7,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GSJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code ADD GSJ
ICAO Code HAAB MGSJ
City Addis Ababa Puerto San Jose
Country Ethiopia Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guatemala
Elevation 7,630 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 13.940000, -90.840000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Puerto San Jose (GSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to San Jose Airport (GSJ) in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala is 13,903 kilometers (8,639 miles / 7,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:43 in Puerto San Jose. With a 9-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 7,601 feet between the two airports. San Jose 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 Puerto San Jose (GSJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (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 San Jose Airport (GSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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