ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,177 km
7,566 miles
ANC
Anchorage
United States
Distance
12,177 km
7,566 mi / 6,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ADD ANC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA Code ADD ANC
ICAO Code HAAB PANC
City Addis Ababa Anchorage
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Anchorage
Elevation 7,630 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 61.170000, -150.000000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Anchorage (ANC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States is 12,177 kilometers (7,566 miles / 6,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 14:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:14 in Anchorage. With a 12-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 7,479 feet between the two airports. Ted Stevens Anchorage International 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 Anchorage (ANC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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