ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,519 km
5,915 miles
MOC
Montes Claros
Brazil
Distance
9,519 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MOC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mario Ribeiro Airport
IATA Code ADD MOC
ICAO Code HAAB SBMK
City Addis Ababa Montes Claros
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,191 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -16.710000, -43.820000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Montes Claros (MOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mario Ribeiro Airport (MOC) in Montes Claros, Brazil is 9,519 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Brazil. 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 20:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:18 in Montes Claros. With a 6-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 5,439 feet between the two airports. Mario Ribeiro 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 Montes Claros (MOC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Mario Ribeiro Airport (MOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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