ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,961 km
8,675 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
13,961 km
8,675 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD WHO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code ADD WHO
ICAO Code HAAB NZFJ
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,630 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 13,961 kilometers (8,675 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 New Zealand. 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 10:11 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:11 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. With a 10-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 7,390 feet between the two airports. Franz Josef Aerodrome sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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