ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,632 km
7,849 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
12,632 km
7,849 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
15°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

ADD KQA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code ADD KQA
ICAO Code HAAB PAUT
City Addis Ababa Akutan
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Nome
Elevation 7,630 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 54.140000, -165.600000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 12,632 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 07:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:13 in Akutan. 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 7,501 feet between the two airports. Akutan 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 Akutan (KQA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 334° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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