ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,650 km
7,239 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
11,650 km
7,239 mi / 6,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD KWM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code ADD KWM
ICAO Code HAAB YKOW
City Addis Ababa Kowanyama
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 11,650 kilometers (7,239 miles / 6,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 11:52 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:52 in Kowanyama. 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 7,595 feet between the two airports. Kowanyama 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 Kowanyama (KWM) 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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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