ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,828 km
7,971 miles
PVE
El Porvenir
Panama
Distance
12,828 km
7,971 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PVE
Airport Name Bole International Airport El Porvenir Airport
IATA Code ADD PVE
ICAO Code HAAB MPVR
City Addis Ababa El Porvenir
Country Ethiopia Panama
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Panama
Elevation 7,630 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.560000, -79.000000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to El Porvenir (PVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to El Porvenir Airport (PVE) in El Porvenir, Panama is 12,828 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Panama. 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 15:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:14 in El Porvenir. 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 7,613 feet between the two airports. El Porvenir 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 El Porvenir (PVE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 75° (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 El Porvenir Airport (PVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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