ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,270 km
7,624 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
12,270 km
7,624 mi / 6,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD TAU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code ADD TAU
ICAO Code HAAB SKTA
City Addis Ababa Tauramena
Country Ethiopia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bogota
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 5.010000, -72.740000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 12,270 kilometers (7,624 miles / 6,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:04 in Tauramena. 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 6,168 feet between the two airports. Tauramena 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 Tauramena (TAU) 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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