ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,924 km
7,409 miles
TLJ
Takotna
United States
Distance
11,924 km
7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ADD TLJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tatalina Lrrs Airport
IATA Code ADD TLJ
ICAO Code HAAB PATL
City Addis Ababa Takotna
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Anchorage
Elevation 7,630 ft 933 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 62.890000, -155.980000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Takotna (TLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) in Takotna, United States is 11,924 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 21:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:57 in Takotna. With a 12-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 6,697 feet between the two airports. Tatalina Lrrs 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 Takotna (TLJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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