ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,401 km
8,948 miles
STS
Santa Rosa
United States
Distance
14,401 km
8,948 mi / 7,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD STS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
IATA Code ADD STS
ICAO Code HAAB KSTS
City Addis Ababa Santa Rosa
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 38.510000, -122.810000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Santa Rosa (STS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, United States is 14,401 kilometers (8,948 miles / 7,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 15:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:07 in Santa Rosa. With a 11-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 7,501 feet between the two airports. Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County 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 Santa Rosa (STS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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