ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,608 km
7,834 miles
NSO
Scone Airport
Australia
Distance
12,608 km
7,834 mi / 6,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD NSO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Scone Airport
IATA Code ADD NSO
ICAO Code HAAB YSCO
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,630 ft 745 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -32.040000, 150.830000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Scone Airport (NSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Scone Airport (NSO) in Scone Airport, Australia is 12,608 kilometers (7,834 miles / 6,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 15:59 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:59 in Scone Airport. With a 8-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 6,885 feet between the two airports. Scone 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 Scone Airport (NSO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 266° (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 Scone Airport (NSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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