ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,127 km
8,778 miles
AHC
Herlong
United States
Distance
14,127 km
8,778 mi / 7,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AHC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Amedee Army Air Field
IATA Code ADD AHC
ICAO Code HAAB KAHC
City Addis Ababa Herlong
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,012 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.270000, -120.150000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Herlong (AHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) in Herlong, United States is 14,127 kilometers (8,778 miles / 7,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 19:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:14 in Herlong. 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 3,618 feet between the two airports. Amedee Army Air 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 Herlong (AHC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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