ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,297 km
8,263 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
13,297 km
8,263 mi / 7,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YHS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code ADD YHS
ICAO Code HAAB CAP3
City Addis Ababa Sechelt-Gibsons
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Vancouver
Elevation 7,630 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 49.460000, -123.720000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 13,297 kilometers (8,263 miles / 7,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 14:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:49 in Sechelt-Gibsons. With a 11-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 7,380 feet between the two airports. Sechelt-Gibsons 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 Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 20° (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 Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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