Airport Comparison
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 12,585 kilometers (7,820 miles / 6,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.
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 01:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:37 in Grande Prairie. 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 5,435 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie (YQU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 24° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.