ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,956 km
4,322 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
6,956 km
4,322 mi / 3,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
51°
northeast

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ADD YZY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code ADD YZY
ICAO Code HAAB ZLZY
City Addis Ababa Zhangye
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 38.810000, 100.660000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 6,956 kilometers (4,322 miles / 3,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:06 in Zhangye. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,350 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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