ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,433 km
6,483 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
10,433 km
6,483 mi / 5,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
50°
northeast

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ADD SDJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code ADD SDJ
ICAO Code HAAB RJSS
City Addis Ababa Sendai
Country Ethiopia Japan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,630 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 38.140000, 140.920000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 10,433 kilometers (6,483 miles / 5,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. 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 21:14 in Sendai. 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 7,615 feet between the two airports. Sendai 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 Sendai (SDJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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