ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,672 km
7,253 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
11,672 km
7,253 mi / 6,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD YVQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code ADD YVQ
ICAO Code HAAB CYVQ
City Addis Ababa Norman Wells
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Edmonton
Elevation 7,630 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 65.280000, -126.800000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 11,672 kilometers (7,253 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 11:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:49 in Norman Wells. With a 10-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 7,392 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells (YVQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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