ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,394 km
3,973 miles
GOQ
Golmud
China
Distance
6,394 km
3,973 mi / 3,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
52°
northeast

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ADD GOQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Golmud Airport
IATA Code ADD GOQ
ICAO Code HAAB ZLGM
City Addis Ababa Golmud
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.400000, 94.790000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Golmud (GOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China is 6,394 kilometers (3,973 miles / 3,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:49 in Golmud. 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. Golmud 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 Golmud (GOQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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