ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,270 km
7,003 miles
NEL
Lakehurst
United States
Distance
11,270 km
7,003 mi / 6,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

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ADD NEL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lakehurst Maxfield Field
IATA Code ADD NEL
ICAO Code HAAB KNEL
City Addis Ababa Lakehurst
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.040000, -74.350000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lakehurst (NEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States is 11,270 kilometers (7,003 miles / 6,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 21:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:57 in Lakehurst. With a 8-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 7,529 feet between the two airports. Lakehurst Maxfield 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 Lakehurst (NEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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