ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,845 km
7,981 miles
LCL
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Distance
12,845 km
7,981 mi / 6,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LCL
Airport Name Bole International Airport La Coloma Airport
IATA Code ADD LCL
ICAO Code HAAB MULM
City Addis Ababa Pinar del Rio
Country Ethiopia Cuba
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Havana
Elevation 7,630 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 22.340000, -83.640000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Pinar del Rio (LCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to La Coloma Airport (LCL) in Pinar del Rio, Cuba is 12,845 kilometers (7,981 miles / 6,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Cuba. 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 16:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:43 in Pinar del Rio. With a 8-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 7,499 feet between the two airports. La Coloma 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 Pinar del Rio (LCL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 67° (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 La Coloma Airport (LCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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