ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15,066 km
9,362 miles
SJD
San Jose del Cabo
Mexico
Distance
15,066 km
9,362 mi / 8,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SJD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Los Cabos International Airport
IATA Code ADD SJD
ICAO Code HAAB MMSD
City Addis Ababa San Jose del Cabo
Country Ethiopia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Mazatlan
Elevation 7,630 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 23.150000, -109.720000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is 15,066 kilometers (9,362 miles / 8,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Mexico. 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 20:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:20 in San Jose del Cabo. 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 7,256 feet between the two airports. Los Cabos International 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 San Jose del Cabo (SJD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 47° (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 Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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