ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,434 km
7,726 miles
AEL
Albert Lea
United States
Distance
12,434 km
7,726 mi / 6,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AEL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Albert Lea Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD AEL
ICAO Code HAAB KAEL
City Addis Ababa Albert Lea
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.680000, -93.370000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Albert Lea (AEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States is 12,434 kilometers (7,726 miles / 6,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:04 in Albert Lea. With a 9-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 6,369 feet between the two airports. Albert Lea Municipal 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 Albert Lea (AEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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