ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,248 km
8,853 miles
BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
Distance
14,248 km
8,853 mi / 7,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BLU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport
IATA Code ADD BLU
ICAO Code HAAB KBLU
City Addis Ababa Emigrant Gap
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,284 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.270000, -120.710000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States is 14,248 kilometers (8,853 miles / 7,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 18:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:29 in Emigrant Gap. With a 11-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 2,347 feet between the two airports. Blue Canyon - Nyack 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 Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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