ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,598 km
7,828 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
12,598 km
7,828 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD LQM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code ADD LQM
ICAO Code HAAB SKLG
City Addis Ababa Puerto Leguizamo
Country Ethiopia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bogota
Elevation 7,630 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 12,598 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Colombia. 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 15:04 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:04 in Puerto Leguizamo. 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 7,057 feet between the two airports. Caucaya 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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 80° (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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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