ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,358 km
7,679 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
12,358 km
7,679 mi / 6,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YLJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code ADD YLJ
ICAO Code HAAB CYLJ
City Addis Ababa Meadow Lake
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Regina
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 54.130000, -108.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 12,358 kilometers (7,679 miles / 6,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 08:50 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:50 in Meadow Lake. 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 6,054 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake 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 Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 35° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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