ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,455 km
8,982 miles
FAT
Fresno
United States
Distance
14,455 km
8,982 mi / 7,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FAT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Fresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA Code ADD FAT
ICAO Code HAAB KFAT
City Addis Ababa Fresno
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 336 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.780000, -119.720000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fresno (FAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in Fresno, United States is 14,455 kilometers (8,982 miles / 7,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 11:40 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:40 in Fresno. With a 11-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 7,295 feet between the two airports. Fresno Yosemite 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 Fresno (FAT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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