ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,688 km
7,263 miles
BKT
Blackstone
United States
Distance
11,688 km
7,263 mi / 6,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BKT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field
IATA Code ADD BKT
ICAO Code HAAB KBKT
City Addis Ababa Blackstone
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 437 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 37.070000, -77.960000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Blackstone (BKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field (BKT) in Blackstone, United States is 11,688 kilometers (7,263 miles / 6,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 02:40 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:40 in Blackstone. 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 7,193 feet between the two airports. Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Blackstone (BKT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 66° (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 Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field (BKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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