ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,961 km
7,432 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
11,961 km
7,432 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD YFS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code ADD YFS
ICAO Code HAAB CYFS
City Addis Ababa Fort Simpson
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Edmonton
Elevation 7,630 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 61.760000, -121.240000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 11,961 kilometers (7,432 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 08:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:53 in Fort Simpson. With a 10-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 7,075 feet between the two airports. Fort Simpson 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 Fort Simpson (YFS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 21° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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