ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,490 km
8,383 miles
PBP
Nandayure
Costa Rica
Distance
13,490 km
8,383 mi / 7,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PBP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Islita Airport
IATA Code ADD PBP
ICAO Code HAAB MRIA
City Addis Ababa Nandayure
Country Ethiopia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 7,630 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.860000, -85.370000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nandayure (PBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Islita Airport (PBP) in Nandayure, Costa Rica is 13,490 kilometers (8,383 miles / 7,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 13:02 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:02 in Nandayure. 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 7,623 feet between the two airports. Islita 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 Nandayure (PBP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 73° (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 Islita Airport (PBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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