ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,564 km
7,185 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
11,564 km
7,185 mi / 6,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YEL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD YEL
ICAO Code HAAB CYEL
City Addis Ababa Elliot Lake
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Toronto
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.350000, -82.560000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 11,564 kilometers (7,185 miles / 6,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 08:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:05 in Elliot Lake. 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 6,543 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal 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 Elliot Lake (YEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 60° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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