Ethiopia
AustraliaAddis Ababa (ADD) to Melbourne (MEL) shipping route.
12,626 km by air, about 16 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Addis Ababa (ADD) and Melbourne (MEL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Addis Ababa (ADD)AirMelbourne (MEL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,626 km (7,845 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,025 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Addis Ababa (ADD) to Melbourne (MEL) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Airport is 12,626 km (6,818 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,025 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 16 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ADD to MEL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Addis Ababa to Melbourne saves money. The shipment crosses from Ethiopia into Australia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Addis Ababa (ADD) in this directory, Melbourne (MEL) is the 51st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Addis Ababa: Toronto (12,077 km), New York (11,761 km) and Tokyo (10,975 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Melbourne (MEL)?
12,626 km along the flight path (12,025 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Melbourne (MEL)?
About 16 h 30 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne (MEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.