ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,362 km
7,681 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
12,362 km
7,681 mi / 6,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
119°
east southeast

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ADD WGE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code ADD WGE
ICAO Code HAAB YWLG
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,630 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 12,362 kilometers (7,681 miles / 6,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 07:24 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:24 in Walgett 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 7,191 feet between the two airports. Walgett 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 268° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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