ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,229 km
7,599 miles
ZJN
Swan River
Canada
Distance
12,229 km
7,599 mi / 6,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ZJN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Swan River Airport
IATA Code ADD ZJN
ICAO Code HAAB CZJN
City Addis Ababa Swan River
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Winnipeg
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 52.120000, -101.240000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Swan River (ZJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Swan River Airport (ZJN) in Swan River, Canada is 12,229 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 12:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:55 in Swan River. 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 6,530 feet between the two airports. Swan River 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 Swan River (ZJN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Swan River Airport (ZJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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