ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,886 km
8,007 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
116°
east southeast

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ADD TAN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code ADD TAN
ICAO Code HAAB YTGA
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 15:45 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:45 in Tangalooma 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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Tangalooma 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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