ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,500 km
7,146 miles
SCE
State College
United States
Distance
11,500 km
7,146 mi / 6,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SCE
Airport Name Bole International Airport State College Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD SCE
ICAO Code HAAB KUNV
City Addis Ababa State College
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,231 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.900000, -77.800000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to State College (SCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to State College Regional Airport (SCE) in State College, United States is 11,500 kilometers (7,146 miles / 6,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 00:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:10 in State College. 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 6,399 feet between the two airports. State College 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 State College (SCE) 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 State College Regional Airport (SCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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