ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,460 km
5,878 miles
CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
Distance
9,460 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD CKW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
IATA Code ADD CKW
ICAO Code HAAB YCHK
City Addis Ababa Christmas Creek mine
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -22.360000, 119.650000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia is 9,460 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:06 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:06 in Christmas Creek mine. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,630 feet between the two airports. Graeme Rowley Aerodrome sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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