ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,326 km
8,281 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
13,326 km
8,281 mi / 7,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD XQU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code ADD XQU
ICAO Code HAAB CAT4
City Addis Ababa Qualicum Beach
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Vancouver
Elevation 7,630 ft 191 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 49.340000, -124.390000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 13,326 kilometers (8,281 miles / 7,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:00 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:00 in Qualicum Beach. With a 11-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 7,439 feet between the two airports. Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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