ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,712 km
6,034 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
9,712 km
6,034 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD IWJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code ADD IWJ
ICAO Code HAAB RJOW
City Addis Ababa Masuda
Country Ethiopia Japan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,630 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 34.680000, 131.790000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 9,712 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Japan. 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 00:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:54 in Masuda. 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 7,446 feet between the two airports. Iwami 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 Masuda (IWJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 279° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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