ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,733 km
6,048 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,733 km
6,048 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD SQN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code ADD SQN
ICAO Code HAAB WAPN
City Addis Ababa Sanana-Seram Island
Country Ethiopia Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,630 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -2.080000, 125.970000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 9,733 kilometers (6,048 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Indonesia. 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 00:02 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:02 in Sanana-Seram Island. 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 7,591 feet between the two airports. Emalamo Sanana 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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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