ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,139 km
3,814 miles
WFD
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
6,139 km
3,814 mi / 3,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

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ADD WFD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Manchester Woodford Airport
IATA Code ADD WFD
ICAO Code HAAB EGCD
City Addis Ababa Manchester
Country Ethiopia United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/London
Elevation 7,630 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 53.340000, -2.150000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Manchester (WFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 6,139 kilometers (3,814 miles / 3,315 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 15:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:38 in Manchester. 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 7,335 feet between the two airports. Manchester Woodford 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 Manchester (WFD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 128° (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 Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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