Airport Comparison
| ADD | POF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | POF |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | KPOF |
| City | Addis Ababa | Poplar Bluff |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 331 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | 36.770000, -90.320000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Poplar Bluff (POF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) in Poplar Bluff, United States is 12,670 kilometers (7,873 miles / 6,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.
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 23:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:17 in Poplar Bluff. 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 7,299 feet between the two airports. Poplar Bluff Regional Business 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 Poplar Bluff (POF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 57° (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 Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.