ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,623 km
8,465 miles
KLS
Kelso
United States
Distance
13,623 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD KLS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Southwest Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD KLS
ICAO Code HAAB KKLS
City Addis Ababa Kelso
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.120000, -122.900000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kelso (KLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) in Kelso, United States is 13,623 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 15:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:29 in Kelso. 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 7,610 feet between the two airports. Southwest Washington Regional 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 Kelso (KLS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 22° (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 Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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