ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,973 km
8,061 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
12,973 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
347°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

ADD YWL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code ADD YWL
ICAO Code HAAB CYWL
City Addis Ababa Williams Lake
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Vancouver
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 52.180000, -122.050000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 23:03 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:03 in Williams Lake. 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 4,545 feet between the two airports. Williams 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 Williams Lake (YWL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 21° (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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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