ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,225 km
7,596 miles
WTD
West End
Bahamas
Distance
12,225 km
7,596 mi / 6,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
303°
west northwest

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ADD WTD
Airport Name Bole International Airport West End Airport
IATA Code ADD WTD
ICAO Code HAAB MYGW
City Addis Ababa West End
Country Ethiopia Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Nassau
Elevation 7,630 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 26.690000, -78.970000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to West End (WTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to West End Airport (WTD) in West End, Bahamas is 12,225 kilometers (7,596 miles / 6,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:32 in West End. 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 7,625 feet between the two airports. West End 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 West End (WTD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 West End Airport (WTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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