ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,122 km
6,911 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
11,122 km
6,911 mi / 6,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ADD WSH
Airport Name Bole International Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code ADD WSH
ICAO Code HAAB KHWV
City Addis Ababa Shirley
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.820000, -72.870000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 11,122 kilometers (6,911 miles / 6,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 13:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:55 in Shirley. With a 7-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 7,549 feet between the two airports. Brookhaven 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 Shirley (WSH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 69° (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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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