ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,482 km
6,513 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
10,482 km
6,513 mi / 5,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD MTD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code ADD MTD
ICAO Code HAAB YMSF
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,630 ft 231 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 10,482 kilometers (6,513 miles / 5,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 01:21 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:51 in Mount Sanford Station Airport. With a 6.5-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 7,399 feet between the two airports. Mount Sanford Station 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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 278° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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