ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,784 km
8,565 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
13,784 km
8,565 mi / 7,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD ZQN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code ADD ZQN
ICAO Code HAAB NZQN
City Addis Ababa Queenstown
Country Ethiopia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 13,784 kilometers (8,565 miles / 7,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:57 in Queenstown. 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 6,459 feet between the two airports. Queenstown 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 Queenstown (ZQN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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