ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,941 km
5,556 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
8,941 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD USL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code ADD USL
ICAO Code HAAB YUSL
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 8,941 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:34 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:34 in Useless Loop Airport. 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. Useless Loop 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 285° (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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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