ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,207 km
7,585 miles
MSN
Madison
United States
Distance
12,207 km
7,585 mi / 6,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MSN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Dane County Regional/Truax Field
IATA Code ADD MSN
ICAO Code HAAB KMSN
City Addis Ababa Madison
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 887 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.140000, -89.340000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Madison (MSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) in Madison, United States is 12,207 kilometers (7,585 miles / 6,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 21:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:13 in Madison. 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 6,743 feet between the two airports. Dane County Regional/Truax 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 Madison (MSN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 56° (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 Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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