ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,046 km
7,485 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,046 km
7,485 mi / 6,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
127°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

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Airport Name Bole International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code ADD MBW
ICAO Code HAAB YMMB
City Addis Ababa Melbourne
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 7,630 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,046 kilometers (7,485 miles / 6,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 09:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:29 in Melbourne. 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 7,580 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Moorabbin 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 Melbourne (MBW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 267° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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