ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,810 km
7,338 miles
DET
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,810 km
7,338 mi / 6,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD DET
Airport Name Bole International Airport Coleman A Young Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD DET
ICAO Code HAAB KDET
City Addis Ababa Detroit
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Detroit
Elevation 7,630 ft 626 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.410000, -83.010000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 11,810 kilometers (7,338 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 02:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:39 in Detroit. 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 7,004 feet between the two airports. Coleman A Young 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 Detroit (DET) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 61° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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