Airport Comparison
| ADD | FFM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field |
| IATA Code | ADD | FFM |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | KFFM |
| City | Addis Ababa | Fergus Falls |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 1,183 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | 46.280000, -96.160000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fergus Falls (FFM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) in Fergus Falls, United States is 12,419 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.
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 00:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:05 in Fergus Falls. 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 6,447 feet between the two airports. Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Fergus Falls (FFM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.