ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,724 km
6,664 miles
KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
10,724 km
6,664 mi / 5,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD KCS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kings Creek Airport
IATA Code ADD KCS
ICAO Code HAAB YKCS
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,630 ft 615 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -24.420000, 131.840000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia is 10,724 kilometers (6,664 miles / 5,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 14:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:49 in Kings Creek Airport. With a 6.5-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 7,015 feet between the two airports. Kings Creek 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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) 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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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