ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,959 km
6,809 miles
SAB
Saba
BQ
Distance
10,959 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
290°
west northwest

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ADD SAB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
IATA Code ADD SAB
ICAO Code HAAB TNCS
City Addis Ababa Saba
Country Ethiopia BQ
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Kralendijk
Elevation 7,630 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 17.640000, -63.220000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Saba (SAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) in Saba, BQ is 10,959 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 BQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:20 in Saba. With a 7-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 7,570 feet between the two airports. Juancho E. Yrausquin 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 Saba (SAB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 78° (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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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