ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,823 km
4,239 miles
VDS
Vadsø
Norway
Distance
6,823 km
4,239 mi / 3,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD VDS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Vadsø Airport
IATA Code ADD VDS
ICAO Code HAAB ENVD
City Addis Ababa Vadsø
Country Ethiopia Norway
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Oslo
Elevation 7,630 ft 127 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 70.070000, 29.840000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vadsø (VDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Vadsø Airport (VDS) in Vadsø, Norway is 6,823 kilometers (4,239 miles / 3,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:58 in Vadsø.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,503 feet between the two airports. Vadsø 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 Vadsø (VDS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Vadsø Airport (VDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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