ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,033 km
5,613 miles
IPU
Ipiau
Brazil
Distance
9,033 km
5,613 mi / 4,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD IPU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ipiau Airport
IATA Code ADD IPU
ICAO Code HAAB SNIU
City Addis Ababa Ipiau
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bahia
Elevation 7,630 ft 492 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -14.130000, -39.730000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ipiau (IPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ipiau Airport (IPU) in Ipiau, Brazil is 9,033 kilometers (5,613 miles / 4,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Brazil. 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 15:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:54 in Ipiau. 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 7,138 feet between the two airports. Ipiau 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 Ipiau (IPU) 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 Ipiau Airport (IPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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