The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to George Downer Airport (AIV) in Aliceville, United States is 12,718 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 21:40 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:40 in Aliceville. 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 7,480 feet between the two airports. George Downer 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 Aliceville (AIV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 60° (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 George Downer Airport (AIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.