ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,961 km
6,189 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
9,961 km
6,189 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YQY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code ADD YQY
ICAO Code HAAB CYQY
City Addis Ababa Sydney
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 7,630 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.160000, -60.050000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 9,961 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 12:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:56 in Sydney. With a 7-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 7,427 feet between the two airports. Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy 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 Sydney (YQY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 77° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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