ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,076 km
8,125 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
13,076 km
8,125 mi / 7,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
284°
west northwest

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ADD SYP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code ADD SYP
ICAO Code HAAB MPSA
City Addis Ababa Santiago
Country Ethiopia Panama
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Panama
Elevation 7,630 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 8.090000, -80.950000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 13,076 kilometers (8,125 miles / 7,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Panama. 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 13:32 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:32 in Santiago. With a 8-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 7,358 feet between the two airports. Ruben Cantu 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 Santiago (SYP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 75° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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