ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,397 km
7,703 miles
OWA
Owatonna
United States
Distance
12,397 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD OWA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD OWA
ICAO Code HAAB KOWA
City Addis Ababa Owatonna
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,145 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 44.120000, -93.260000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Owatonna (OWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) in Owatonna, United States is 12,397 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 01:06 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:06 in Owatonna. 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 6,485 feet between the two airports. Owatonna Degner Regional 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 Owatonna (OWA) 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 Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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