ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,484 km
9,000 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,484 km
9,000 mi / 7,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
104°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

ADD PBJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code ADD PBJ
ICAO Code HAAB NVSI
City Addis Ababa Paama Island
Country Ethiopia Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Efate
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 14,484 kilometers (9,000 miles / 7,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 11:50 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:50 in Paama Island. 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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Tavie 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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 268° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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