ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,048 km
6,865 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
11,048 km
6,865 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YKQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code ADD YKQ
ICAO Code HAAB CYKQ
City Addis Ababa Waskaganish
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Toronto
Elevation 7,630 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 51.470000, -78.760000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 11,048 kilometers (6,865 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 12:06 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:06 in Waskaganish. 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 7,550 feet between the two airports. Waskaganish 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 Waskaganish (YKQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 63° (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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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