ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,882 km
8,004 miles
SHQ
Southport Airport
Australia
Distance
12,882 km
8,004 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
117°
east southeast

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ADD SHQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Southport Airport
IATA Code ADD SHQ
ICAO Code HAAB YSPT
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 2 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -27.910000, 153.370000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Southport Airport (SHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Southport Airport (SHQ) in Southport Airport, Australia is 12,882 kilometers (8,004 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 16:42 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:42 in Southport 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 7,628 feet between the two airports. Southport 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 Southport Airport (SHQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 267° (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 Southport Airport (SHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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