The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:05 in Heihe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Heihe (HEK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.