ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,789 km
9,190 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
14,789 km
9,190 mi / 7,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LZC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code ADD LZC
ICAO Code HAAB MMLC
City Addis Ababa Lazaro Cardenas
Country Ethiopia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 7,630 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 18.000000, -102.220000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 14,789 kilometers (9,190 miles / 7,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 16:30 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:30 in Lazaro Cardenas. With a 9-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 7,591 feet between the two airports. Lazaro Cardenas 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 Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 58° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.