ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,984 km
8,068 miles
SPF
Spearfish
United States
Distance
12,984 km
8,068 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SPF
Airport Name Bole International Airport Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field
IATA Code ADD SPF
ICAO Code HAAB KSPF
City Addis Ababa Spearfish
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,933 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 44.480000, -103.790000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Spearfish (SPF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) in Spearfish, United States is 12,984 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 23:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:08 in Spearfish. With a 10-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 3,697 feet between the two airports. Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Spearfish (SPF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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