ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,854 km
6,745 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
10,854 km
6,745 mi / 5,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD MWJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code ADD MWJ
ICAO Code HAAB SYMR
City Addis Ababa Matthews Ridge
Country Ethiopia Guyana
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guyana
Elevation 7,630 ft 324 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 7.490000, -60.180000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 10,854 kilometers (6,745 miles / 5,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:09 in Matthews Ridge. 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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Matthews Ridge 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 Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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