ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,556 km
5,938 miles
NDS
Sandstone
Australia
Distance
9,556 km
5,938 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD NDS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sandstone Airport
IATA Code ADD NDS
ICAO Code HAAB YSAN
City Addis Ababa Sandstone
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -27.980000, 119.300000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sandstone (NDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sandstone Airport (NDS) in Sandstone, Australia is 9,556 kilometers (5,938 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 16:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:38 in Sandstone. 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. Sandstone 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 Sandstone (NDS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Sandstone Airport (NDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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