ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15,614 km
9,702 miles
KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
Distance
15,614 km
9,702 mi / 8,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
107°
east southeast

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ADD KAY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wakaya Island Airport
IATA Code ADD KAY
ICAO Code HAAB NFNW
City Addis Ababa Wakaya Island
Country Ethiopia Fiji
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 7,630 ft 130 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -17.620000, 179.020000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wakaya Island (KAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji is 15,614 kilometers (9,702 miles / 8,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Fiji. 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 21:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:56 in Wakaya 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 7,500 feet between the two airports. Wakaya Island 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 Wakaya Island (KAY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 263° (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 Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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