ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,269 km
8,866 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
14,269 km
8,866 mi / 7,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PJB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code ADD PJB
ICAO Code HAAB KPAN
City Addis Ababa Payson
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Phoenix
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 34.260000, -111.340000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 14,269 kilometers (8,866 miles / 7,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 United States. 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 05:26 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:26 in Payson. With a 10-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 2,473 feet between the two airports. Payson 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 Payson (PJB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 39° (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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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