ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,696 km
7,268 miles
CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
Distance
11,696 km
7,268 mi / 6,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CIU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Chippewa County International Airport
IATA Code ADD CIU
ICAO Code HAAB KCIU
City Addis Ababa Sault Ste Marie
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 799 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.250000, -84.470000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States is 11,696 kilometers (7,268 miles / 6,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 06:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:13 in Sault Ste Marie. 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 6,831 feet between the two airports. Chippewa County 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 Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 59° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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