ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,916 km
6,783 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
10,916 km
6,783 mi / 5,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

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ADD BOS
Airport Name Bole International Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code ADD BOS
ICAO Code HAAB KBOS
City Addis Ababa Boston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.360000, -71.010000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 10,916 kilometers (6,783 miles / 5,894 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 13:24 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:24 in Boston. 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 7,611 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan 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 Boston (BOS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 70° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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