ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,062 km
6,873 miles
BDL
Windsor Locks
United States
Distance
11,062 km
6,873 mi / 5,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BDL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Bradley International Airport
IATA Code ADD BDL
ICAO Code HAAB KBDL
City Addis Ababa Windsor Locks
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 173 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 41.940000, -72.680000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Windsor Locks (BDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, United States is 11,062 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 23:34 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:34 in Windsor Locks. 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 7,457 feet between the two airports. Bradley International 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 Windsor Locks (BDL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Bradley International Airport (BDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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