AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
14,484 km
9,000 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,484 km
9,000 mi / 7,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

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AWA LAS
Airport Name Awassa Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code AWA LAS
ICAO Code HALA KLAS
City Awassa Las Vegas
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,450 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 36.080000, -115.150000

Awassa (AWA) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,484 kilometers (9,000 miles / 7,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 08:45 in Awassa, it's 21:45 in Las Vegas. With a 11-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 3,269 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 35° (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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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