ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,467 km
7,747 miles
MCW
Mason City
United States
Distance
12,467 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MCW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mason City Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD MCW
ICAO Code HAAB KMCW
City Addis Ababa Mason City
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,213 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.160000, -93.330000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mason City (MCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States is 12,467 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 10:34 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:34 in Mason City. 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 6,417 feet between the two airports. Mason City Municipal 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 Mason City (MCW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 52° (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 Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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