ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,361 km
8,923 miles
MSC
Mesa
United States
Distance
14,361 km
8,923 mi / 7,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MSC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Falcon Field
IATA Code ADD MSC
ICAO Code HAAB KFFZ
City Addis Ababa Mesa
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Phoenix
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,394 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 33.460000, -111.730000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mesa (MSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States is 14,361 kilometers (8,923 miles / 7,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 16:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:54 in Mesa. With a 10-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 6,236 feet between the two airports. Falcon Field sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mesa (MSC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 39° (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 Falcon Field (MSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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