ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,906 km
7,398 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
11,906 km
7,398 mi / 6,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
10°
north

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ADD PQS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code ADD PQS
ICAO Code HAAB K0AK
City Addis Ababa Pilot Station
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Nome
Elevation 7,630 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 61.960000, -162.940000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 11,906 kilometers (7,398 miles / 6,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 20:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:43 in Pilot Station. With a 12-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 7,157 feet between the two airports. Pilot Station 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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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