ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,038 km
7,480 miles
LZR
Lizard Island Airport
Australia
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
103°
east southeast

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ADD LZR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lizard Island Airport
IATA Code ADD LZR
ICAO Code HAAB YLZI
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -14.670000, 145.450000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lizard Island Airport (LZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lizard Island Airport (LZR) in Lizard Island Airport, Australia is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 05:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:35 in Lizard Island 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 7,560 feet between the two airports. Lizard Island 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 Lizard Island Airport (LZR) 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 Lizard Island Airport (LZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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