ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,257 km
6,374 miles
YAU
Kattiniq
Canada
Distance
10,257 km
6,374 mi / 5,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YAU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Donaldson Airport
IATA Code ADD YAU
ICAO Code HAAB CTP9
City Addis Ababa Kattiniq
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Toronto
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,902 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 61.660000, -73.320000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kattiniq (YAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Donaldson Airport (YAU) in Kattiniq, Canada is 10,257 kilometers (6,374 miles / 5,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 06:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:08 in Kattiniq. With a 8-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 5,728 feet between the two airports. Donaldson 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 Kattiniq (YAU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Donaldson Airport (YAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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