ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,429 km
7,102 miles
HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
Distance
11,429 km
7,102 mi / 6,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD HGE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Higuerote Airport
IATA Code ADD HGE
ICAO Code HAAB SVHG
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Caracas
Elevation 7,630 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 10.460000, -66.090000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Higuerote Airport (HGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela is 11,429 kilometers (7,102 miles / 6,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Venezuela. 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 17:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:53 in Higuerote Airport. With a 7-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 7,620 feet between the two airports. Higuerote 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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 78° (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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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