ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,529 km
2,814 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
4,529 km
2,814 mi / 2,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
275°
west

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ADD WZA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code ADD WZA
ICAO Code HAAB DGLW
City Addis Ababa Wa
Country Ethiopia Ghana
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Accra
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 10.080000, -2.510000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 4,529 kilometers (2,814 miles / 2,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Ghana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:20 in Wa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,570 feet between the two airports. Wa 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 Wa (WZA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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