The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 14,430 kilometers (8,966 miles / 7,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:35 in Ablow. 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 7,567 feet between the two airports. Mota Lava 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 Ablow (MTV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.