ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,014 km
8,087 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
13,014 km
8,087 mi / 7,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
261°
west

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ADD LIM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code ADD LIM
ICAO Code HAAB SPJC
City Addis Ababa Lima
Country Ethiopia Peru
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Lima
Elevation 7,630 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 13,014 kilometers (8,087 miles / 7,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:55 in Lima. 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 7,517 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez 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 Lima (LIM) 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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