ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,900 km
6,773 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
10,900 km
6,773 mi / 5,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD TCA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code ADD TCA
ICAO Code HAAB YTNK
City Addis Ababa Tennant Creek
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 10,900 kilometers (6,773 miles / 5,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 18:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:31 in Tennant Creek. 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 6,394 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek (TCA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 277° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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