ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,678 km
5,392 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
8,678 km
5,392 mi / 4,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD XEN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code ADD XEN
ICAO Code HAAB ZYXC
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.580000, 120.700000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 8,678 kilometers (5,392 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:43 in Xingcheng Air Base. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,600 feet between the two airports. Xingcheng 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 272° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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