ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,279 km
8,873 miles
IOU
Ile Ouen
New Caledonia
Distance
14,279 km
8,873 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD IOU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Edmond Cane Airport
IATA Code ADD IOU
ICAO Code HAAB NWWO
City Addis Ababa Ile Ouen
Country Ethiopia New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 7,630 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -22.460000, 166.780000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ile Ouen (IOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia is 14,279 kilometers (8,873 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 14:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:51 in Ile Ouen. With a 8-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 7,623 feet between the two airports. Edmond Cane 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 Ile Ouen (IOU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 264° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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