ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,329 km
7,661 miles
STP
St Paul
United States
Distance
12,329 km
7,661 mi / 6,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
326°
northwest

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ADD STP
Airport Name Bole International Airport St Paul Downtown Holman Field
IATA Code ADD STP
ICAO Code HAAB KSTP
City Addis Ababa St Paul
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 705 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 44.930000, -93.060000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to St Paul (STP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) in St Paul, United States is 12,329 kilometers (7,661 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 18:04 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:04 in St Paul. With a 9-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 6,925 feet between the two airports. St Paul Downtown Holman 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 St Paul (STP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 52° (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 St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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