ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,070 km
7,500 miles
VIG
El Vigia
Venezuela
Distance
12,070 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD VIG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport
IATA Code ADD VIG
ICAO Code HAAB SVVG
City Addis Ababa El Vigia
Country Ethiopia Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Caracas
Elevation 7,630 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 8.620000, -71.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to El Vigia (VIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) in El Vigia, Venezuela is 12,070 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Venezuela. 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 23:25 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:25 in El Vigia. 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 7,380 feet between the two airports. Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso 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 El Vigia (VIG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 77° (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 Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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