ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,467 km
7,746 miles
CTY
Cross City
United States
Distance
12,467 km
7,746 mi / 6,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CTY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Cross City Airport
IATA Code ADD CTY
ICAO Code HAAB KCTY
City Addis Ababa Cross City
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 29.640000, -83.100000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cross City (CTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cross City Airport (CTY) in Cross City, United States is 12,467 kilometers (7,746 miles / 6,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 22:34 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:34 in Cross City. 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 7,588 feet between the two airports. Cross City 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 Cross City (CTY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 65° (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 Cross City Airport (CTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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