ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,791 km
7,948 miles
FET
Fremont
United States
Distance
12,791 km
7,948 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FET
Airport Name Bole International Airport Fremont Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD FET
ICAO Code HAAB KFET
City Addis Ababa Fremont
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,204 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 41.450000, -96.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fremont (FET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) in Fremont, United States is 12,791 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 16:30 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:30 in Fremont. With a 9-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 6,426 feet between the two airports. Fremont 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 Fremont (FET) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 50° (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 Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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