ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,019 km
3,740 miles
QCY
Coningsby
United Kingdom
Distance
6,019 km
3,740 mi / 3,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD QCY
Airport Name Bole International Airport RAF Coningsby
IATA Code ADD QCY
ICAO Code HAAB EGXC
City Addis Ababa Coningsby
Country Ethiopia United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/London
Elevation 7,630 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 53.090000, -0.170000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Coningsby (QCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to RAF Coningsby (QCY) in Coningsby, United Kingdom is 6,019 kilometers (3,740 miles / 3,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:19 in Coningsby. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,605 feet between the two airports. RAF Coningsby sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Coningsby (QCY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 RAF Coningsby (QCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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