The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Greenland. 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 15:42 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:42 in Thule. With a 7-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 7,379 feet between the two airports. Thule Air Base sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 71° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.