ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,416 km
7,094 miles
GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
11,416 km
7,094 mi / 6,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD GGD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Gregory Downs Airport
IATA Code ADD GGD
ICAO Code HAAB YGDS
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -18.620000, 139.230000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia is 11,416 kilometers (7,094 miles / 6,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 15:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:43 in Gregory Downs Airport. With a 7-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 7,578 feet between the two airports. Gregory Downs 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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 275° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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