ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,193 km
8,819 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
14,193 km
8,819 mi / 7,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD VLE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code ADD VLE
ICAO Code HAAB K40G
City Addis Ababa Grand Canyon
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Phoenix
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 35.650000, -112.150000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 14,193 kilometers (8,819 miles / 7,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 15:32 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:32 in Grand Canyon. With a 10-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 1,631 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 37° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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