ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15,044 km
9,348 miles
LAP
La Paz
Mexico
Distance
15,044 km
9,348 mi / 8,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LAP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport
IATA Code ADD LAP
ICAO Code HAAB MMLP
City Addis Ababa La Paz
Country Ethiopia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Mazatlan
Elevation 7,630 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 24.070000, -110.360000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to La Paz (LAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico is 15,044 kilometers (9,348 miles / 8,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:30 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:30 in La Paz. With a 10-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 7,561 feet between the two airports. Manuel Marquez de Leon International 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 La Paz (LAP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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