ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,427 km
7,100 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,427 km
7,100 mi / 6,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD VAI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code ADD VAI
ICAO Code HAAB AYVN
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,630 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,427 kilometers (7,100 miles / 6,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:12 in Vanimo Airport. 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 7,620 feet between the two airports. Vanimo 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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