ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,484 km
9,000 miles
NUQ
Mountain View
United States
Distance
14,484 km
9,000 mi / 7,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD NUQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Moffett Federal Airfield
IATA Code ADD NUQ
ICAO Code HAAB KNUQ
City Addis Ababa Mountain View
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 37.420000, -122.050000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mountain View (NUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States is 14,484 kilometers (9,000 miles / 7,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 22:31 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:31 in Mountain View. 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 7,593 feet between the two airports. Moffett Federal Airfield sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mountain View (NUQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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