ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,847 km
6,740 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
10,847 km
6,740 mi / 5,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD YAP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code ADD YAP
ICAO Code HAAB PTYA
City Addis Ababa Yap Island
Country Ethiopia Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 7,630 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.500000, 138.080000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 10,847 kilometers (6,740 miles / 5,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Micronesia. 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 11:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:55 in Yap Island. With a 7-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 7,539 feet between the two airports. Yap International 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 Yap Island (YAP) 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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