ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,521 km
5,295 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
8,521 km
5,295 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD XMN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code ADD XMN
ICAO Code HAAB ZSAM
City Addis Ababa Xiamen
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 24.540000, 118.130000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 8,521 kilometers (5,295 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 04:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:29 in Xiamen. 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 7,571 feet between the two airports. Xiamen Gaoqi International 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 Xiamen (XMN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 274° (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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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