ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,660 km
7,245 miles
GDT
Cockburn Town
TC
Distance
11,660 km
7,245 mi / 6,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GDT
Airport Name Bole International Airport JAGS McCartney International Airport
IATA Code ADD GDT
ICAO Code HAAB MBGT
City Addis Ababa Cockburn Town
Country Ethiopia TC
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 7,630 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 21.440000, -71.140000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cockburn Town (GDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) in Cockburn Town, TC is 11,660 kilometers (7,245 miles / 6,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 TC. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:05 in Cockburn Town. 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 7,617 feet between the two airports. JAGS McCartney 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 Cockburn Town (GDT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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