The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States is 13,489 kilometers (8,381 miles / 7,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 18:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:39 in Colorado Springs. 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 1,054 feet between the two airports. Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) 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 Colorado Springs (AFF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.