ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,162 km
8,800 miles
ELP
El Paso
United States
Distance
14,162 km
8,800 mi / 7,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ELP
Airport Name Bole International Airport El Paso International Airport
IATA Code ADD ELP
ICAO Code HAAB KELP
City Addis Ababa El Paso
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 31.810000, -106.380000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to El Paso (ELP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to El Paso International Airport (ELP) in El Paso, United States is 14,162 kilometers (8,800 miles / 7,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 11:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:35 in El Paso. With a 10-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 3,668 feet between the two airports. El Paso 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 El Paso (ELP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 45° (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 El Paso International Airport (ELP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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