ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
16,438 km
10,214 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
16,438 km
10,214 mi / 8,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD KOA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code ADD KOA
ICAO Code HAAB PHKO
City Addis Ababa Kailua/Kona
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 7,630 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 19.700000, -156.000000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 16,438 kilometers (10,214 miles / 8,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 23:48 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:48 in Kailua/Kona. With a 13-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 7,581 feet between the two airports. Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole 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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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