ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,786 km
4,217 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
6,786 km
4,217 mi / 3,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD JGN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code ADD JGN
ICAO Code HAAB ZLJQ
City Addis Ababa Jiayuguan
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.860000, 98.340000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 6,786 kilometers (4,217 miles / 3,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:13 in Jiayuguan. 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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Jiayuguan 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 Jiayuguan (JGN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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