ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,771 km
5,450 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
8,771 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PAV
Airport Name Bole International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code ADD PAV
ICAO Code HAAB SBUF
City Addis Ababa Paulo Afonso
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Maceio
Elevation 7,630 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 8,771 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:38 in Paulo Afonso. 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 6,747 feet between the two airports. Paulo Afonso 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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) 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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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