ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,142 km
7,545 miles
YGM
Gimli
Canada
Distance
12,142 km
7,545 mi / 6,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YGM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Gimli Industrial Park Airport
IATA Code ADD YGM
ICAO Code HAAB CYGM
City Addis Ababa Gimli
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Winnipeg
Elevation 7,630 ft 753 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 50.630000, -97.040000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Gimli (YGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) in Gimli, Canada is 12,142 kilometers (7,545 miles / 6,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 15:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:57 in Gimli. With a 9-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 6,877 feet between the two airports. Gimli Industrial Park 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 Gimli (YGM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 47° (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 Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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