Airport Comparison
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 16,170 kilometers (10,048 miles / 8,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 100°.
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 WF. 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 22:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:13 in Wallis Island. With a 9-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 7,551 feet between the two airports. Hihifo 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 267° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.