ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,495 km
8,385 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
13,495 km
8,385 mi / 7,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD AWK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code ADD AWK
ICAO Code HAAB PWAK
City Addis Ababa Wake Island
Country Ethiopia UM
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Wake
Elevation 7,630 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 19.280000, 166.640000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 13,495 kilometers (8,385 miles / 7,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:36 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:36 in Wake Island. With a 9-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 7,607 feet between the two airports. Wake Island Airfield sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wake Island (AWK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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