ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
7,779 km
4,834 miles
GJR
Gjogur
Iceland
Distance
7,779 km
4,834 mi / 4,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GJR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Gjogur Airport
IATA Code ADD GJR
ICAO Code HAAB BIGJ
City Addis Ababa Gjogur
Country Ethiopia Iceland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 7,630 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 66.000000, -21.330000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Gjogur (GJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Gjogur Airport (GJR) in Gjogur, Iceland is 7,779 kilometers (4,834 miles / 4,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:01 in Gjogur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,547 feet between the two airports. Gjogur 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 Gjogur (GJR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Gjogur Airport (GJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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