ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,508 km
7,772 miles
SPG
St Petersburg
United States
Distance
12,508 km
7,772 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SPG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Albert Whitted Airport
IATA Code ADD SPG
ICAO Code HAAB KSPG
City Addis Ababa St Petersburg
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 27.800000, -82.600000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to St Petersburg (SPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St Petersburg, United States is 12,508 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 08:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:54 in St Petersburg. 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 7,623 feet between the two airports. Albert Whitted 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 St Petersburg (SPG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 66° (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 Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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