ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,008 km
5,598 miles
GDG
Magdagachi
Russia
Distance
9,008 km
5,598 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD GDG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Magdagachi Airport
IATA Code ADD GDG
ICAO Code HAAB UHBI
City Addis Ababa Magdagachi
Country Ethiopia Russia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 53.470000, 125.800000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Magdagachi (GDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Magdagachi Airport (GDG) in Magdagachi, Russia is 9,008 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:58 in Magdagachi. With a 6-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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Magdagachi 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 Magdagachi (GDG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Magdagachi Airport (GDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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