ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,991 km
7,451 miles
AVV
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,991 km
7,451 mi / 6,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD AVV
Airport Name Bole International Airport Avalon Airport
IATA Code ADD AVV
ICAO Code HAAB YMAV
City Addis Ababa Melbourne
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 7,630 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -38.040000, 144.470000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Melbourne (AVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,991 kilometers (7,451 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Australia. 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 21:34 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:34 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 7,595 feet between the two airports. Avalon 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 Melbourne (AVV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 268° (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 Avalon Airport (AVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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