ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,198 km
745 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
1,198 km
745 mi / 647 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD WUU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code ADD WUU
ICAO Code HAAB HSWW
City Addis Ababa Wau
Country Ethiopia South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Juba
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 7.730000, 27.980000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 1,198 kilometers (745 miles / 647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:57 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,101 feet between the two airports. Wau 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 Wau (WUU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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