ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,247 km
7,610 miles
YXY
Whitehorse
Canada
Distance
12,247 km
7,610 mi / 6,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD YXY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
IATA Code ADD YXY
ICAO Code HAAB CYXY
City Addis Ababa Whitehorse
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Whitehorse
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,317 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 60.710000, -135.070000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 12,247 kilometers (7,610 miles / 6,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 12:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:13 in Whitehorse. 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 5,313 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International 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 Whitehorse (YXY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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