ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,256 km
5,751 miles
WGP
Waingapu-Sumba Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,256 km
5,751 mi / 4,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD WGP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Waingapu Airport
IATA Code ADD WGP
ICAO Code HAAB WADW
City Addis Ababa Waingapu-Sumba Island
Country Ethiopia Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Makassar
Elevation 7,630 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.670000, 120.300000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Waingapu-Sumba Island (WGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Waingapu Airport (WGP) in Waingapu-Sumba Island, Indonesia is 9,256 kilometers (5,751 miles / 4,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:43 in Waingapu-Sumba Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,597 feet between the two airports. Waingapu 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 Waingapu-Sumba Island (WGP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 280° (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 Waingapu Airport (WGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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