ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,672 km
7,874 miles
YYN
Swift Current
Canada
Distance
12,672 km
7,874 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YYN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Swift Current Airport
IATA Code ADD YYN
ICAO Code HAAB CYYN
City Addis Ababa Swift Current
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Regina
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,680 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 50.290000, -107.690000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Swift Current (YYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Swift Current Airport (YYN) in Swift Current, Canada is 12,672 kilometers (7,874 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 00:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:49 in Swift Current. 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 4,950 feet between the two airports. Swift Current 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 Swift Current (YYN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 37° (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 Swift Current Airport (YYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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