ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,185 km
7,572 miles
SAV
Savannah
United States
Distance
12,185 km
7,572 mi / 6,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SAV
Airport Name Bole International Airport Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
IATA Code ADD SAV
ICAO Code HAAB KSAV
City Addis Ababa Savannah
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 32.130000, -81.200000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Savannah (SAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) in Savannah, United States is 12,185 kilometers (7,572 miles / 6,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:31 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:31 in Savannah. 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 7,580 feet between the two airports. Savannah/Hilton Head International 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 Savannah (SAV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 65° (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 Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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