ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,773 km
7,315 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
11,773 km
7,315 mi / 6,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ZSJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code ADD ZSJ
ICAO Code HAAB CZSJ
City Addis Ababa Sandy Lake
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Winnipeg
Elevation 7,630 ft 951 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 53.060000, -93.340000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 11,773 kilometers (7,315 miles / 6,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 11:23 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:23 in Sandy Lake. 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 6,679 feet between the two airports. Sandy 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 Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 50° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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