ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,047 km
5,621 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
9,047 km
5,621 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD JFR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code ADD JFR
ICAO Code HAAB BGPT
City Addis Ababa Paamiut
Country Ethiopia Greenland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Nuuk
Elevation 7,630 ft 120 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 62.010000, -49.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 9,047 kilometers (5,621 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Greenland. 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 13:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:54 in Paamiut. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,510 feet between the two airports. Paamiut 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 Paamiut (JFR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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