ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,521 km
6,537 miles
VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
10,521 km
6,537 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD VCD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Victoria River Downs Airport
IATA Code ADD VCD
ICAO Code HAAB YVRD
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,630 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -16.400000, 131.000000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia is 10,521 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 18:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:08 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 6.5-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 7,541 feet between the two airports. Victoria River Downs 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 278° (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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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