The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bay City Regional Airport (BBC) in Bay City, United States is 13,580 kilometers (8,438 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 05:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:20 in Bay City. With a 8-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 7,585 feet between the two airports. Bay City Regional 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 Bay City (BBC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 56° (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 Bay City Regional Airport (BBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.