ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,499 km
6,524 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD QNS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code ADD QNS
ICAO Code HAAB SBCO
City Addis Ababa Porto Alegre
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,630 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 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 16:00 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:00 in Porto Alegre. 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 7,604 feet between the two airports. Canoas 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 82° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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