ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,189 km
6,953 miles
SWF
New York
United States
Distance
11,189 km
6,953 mi / 6,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SWF
Airport Name Bole International Airport New York Stewart International Airport
IATA Code ADD SWF
ICAO Code HAAB KSWF
City Addis Ababa New York
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 491 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 41.500000, -74.100000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to New York (SWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) in New York, United States is 11,189 kilometers (6,953 miles / 6,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 22:31 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:31 in New York. 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 7,139 feet between the two airports. New York Stewart International 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 New York (SWF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (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 New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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