The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 9,120 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 12:59 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:59 in Uummannaq. 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 7,341 feet between the two airports. Qaarsut 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 Uummannaq (JQA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 86° (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 Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.