ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,152 km
5,687 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
9,152 km
5,687 mi / 4,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD ZAM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code ADD ZAM
ICAO Code HAAB RPMZ
City Addis Ababa Zamboanga City
Country Ethiopia Philippines
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Manila
Elevation 7,630 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 6.920000, 122.060000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 9,152 kilometers (5,687 miles / 4,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Philippines. 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 19:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:07 in Zamboanga City. 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 7,597 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 278° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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