ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,448 km
7,735 miles
WAH
Wahpeton
United States
Distance
12,448 km
7,735 mi / 6,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD WAH
Airport Name Bole International Airport Harry Stern Airport
IATA Code ADD WAH
ICAO Code HAAB KBWP
City Addis Ababa Wahpeton
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 968 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.240000, -96.610000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wahpeton (WAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Harry Stern Airport (WAH) in Wahpeton, United States is 12,448 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,721 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 02:46 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:46 in Wahpeton. 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 6,662 feet between the two airports. Harry Stern 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 Wahpeton (WAH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Harry Stern Airport (WAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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