ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,626 km
7,224 miles
GIC
Boigu Airport
Australia
Distance
11,626 km
7,224 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
97°
east

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ADD GIC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Boigu Airport
IATA Code ADD GIC
ICAO Code HAAB YBOI
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.230000, 142.220000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Boigu Airport (GIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Boigu Airport (GIC) in Boigu Airport, Australia is 11,626 kilometers (7,224 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 16:09 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:09 in Boigu 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 7,607 feet between the two airports. Boigu 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 Boigu Airport (GIC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 277° (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 Boigu Airport (GIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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