ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,178 km
8,188 miles
BWL
Blackwell
United States
Distance
13,178 km
8,188 mi / 7,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
321°
northwest

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ADD BWL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD BWL
ICAO Code HAAB KBKN
City Addis Ababa Blackwell
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,030 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.750000, -97.350000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Blackwell (BWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BWL) in Blackwell, United States is 13,178 kilometers (8,188 miles / 7,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 20:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:39 in Blackwell. With a 9-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 6,600 feet between the two airports. Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal 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 Blackwell (BWL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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