ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,053 km
7,490 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
12,053 km
7,490 mi / 6,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
131°
southeast

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ADD UEE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code ADD UEE
ICAO Code HAAB YQNS
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Hobart
Elevation 7,630 ft 264 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 12,053 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 18:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:56 in Queenstown Airport. With a 8-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 7,366 feet between the two airports. Queenstown 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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 265° (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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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