ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,437 km
7,728 miles
BLT
Blackwater Airport
Australia
Distance
12,437 km
7,728 mi / 6,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD BLT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Blackwater Airport
IATA Code ADD BLT
ICAO Code HAAB YBTR
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 657 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -23.600000, 148.810000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Blackwater Airport (BLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Blackwater Airport (BLT) in Blackwater Airport, Australia is 12,437 kilometers (7,728 miles / 6,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 00:42 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:42 in Blackwater Airport. With a 7-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 6,973 feet between the two airports. Blackwater 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 Blackwater Airport (BLT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 270° (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 Blackwater Airport (BLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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