Ethiopia
CanadaAddis Ababa (ADD) to Vancouver (YVR) shipping route.
13,978 km by air, about 18 h 12 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Addis Ababa (ADD) and Vancouver (YVR)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Addis Ababa (ADD)AirVancouver (YVR)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,978 km (8,685 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,312 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vancouver (YVR) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 13,978 km (7,547 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,312 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 18 h 12 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 YVR 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 Vancouver saves money. The shipment crosses from Ethiopia into Canada, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Addis Ababa (ADD) in this directory, Vancouver (YVR) is the 63rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Addis Ababa: Lima (13,666 km), Memphis (13,384 km) and Sydney (13,254 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vancouver (YVR)?
13,978 km along the flight path (13,312 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vancouver (YVR)?
About 18 h 12 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 Vancouver (YVR) 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.