ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,812 km
6,718 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
10,812 km
6,718 mi / 5,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD YSK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code ADD YSK
ICAO Code HAAB CYSK
City Addis Ababa Sanikiluaq
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Iqaluit
Elevation 7,630 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 56.540000, -79.250000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 10,812 kilometers (6,718 miles / 5,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Canada. 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 19:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:01 in Sanikiluaq. 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 7,526 feet between the two airports. Sanikiluaq 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 Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 61° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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