Addis Ababa to Wau flights
Wau lies 1,192 km (741 mi) west of Addis Ababa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Addis Ababa | Wau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | South Sudan |
| Population | 3.9 million | 127,384 |
| Elevation | 2,405 m (7,890 ft) | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) |
| Nearest large airport | ADD, 8 km out | WUU, 3 km out |
Clocks in Wau are 1 h behind Addis Ababa right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wau
Crossing from Ethiopia into South Sudan: money changes from the Birr to the Pound (SSP); the dialling code becomes +211; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Wau
Wau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Wau Airport (WUU), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wau Airport (regional) | WUU | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,529 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Wau from Addis Ababa?
1,192 km (741 mi) in a straight line, west of Addis Ababa.
How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Wau by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Addis Ababa and Wau?
Wau is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Juba against Africa/Addis_Ababa).
Which airports are used for Addis Ababa to Wau flights?
Typically Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Wau Airport (WUU).
What currency do I need in Wau?
The Pound (SSP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.