ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,933 km
8,036 miles
VTN
Valentine
United States
Distance
12,933 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD VTN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Miller Field
IATA Code ADD VTN
ICAO Code HAAB KVTN
City Addis Ababa Valentine
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.860000, -100.550000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Valentine (VTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Miller Field (VTN) in Valentine, United States is 12,933 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 00:15 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:15 in Valentine. 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 5,035 feet between the two airports. Miller 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 Valentine (VTN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Miller Field (VTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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