ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,575 km
7,192 miles
HNC
Hatteras
United States
Distance
11,575 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD HNC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Billy Mitchell Airport
IATA Code ADD HNC
ICAO Code HAAB KHSE
City Addis Ababa Hatteras
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 35.230000, -75.620000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Hatteras (HNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Billy Mitchell Airport (HNC) in Hatteras, United States is 11,575 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 02:22 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:22 in Hatteras. 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 7,614 feet between the two airports. Billy Mitchell 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 Hatteras (HNC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (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 Billy Mitchell Airport (HNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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