ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,429 km
8,344 miles
BFK
Aurora
United States
Distance
13,429 km
8,344 mi / 7,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BFK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Buckley Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code ADD BFK
ICAO Code HAAB KBKF
City Addis Ababa Aurora
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,663 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.700000, -104.750000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Aurora (BFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States is 13,429 kilometers (8,344 miles / 7,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 21:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:35 in Aurora. With a 10-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 1,967 feet between the two airports. Buckley Space Force Base 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 Aurora (BFK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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