ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,722 km
9,148 miles
AVX
Avalon
United States
Distance
14,722 km
9,148 mi / 7,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AVX
Airport Name Bole International Airport Catalina Airport
IATA Code ADD AVX
ICAO Code HAAB KAVX
City Addis Ababa Avalon
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,602 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 33.410000, -118.420000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Avalon (AVX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Catalina Airport (AVX) in Avalon, United States is 14,722 kilometers (9,148 miles / 7,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 20:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:08 in Avalon. 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 6,028 feet between the two airports. Catalina 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 Avalon (AVX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 31° (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 Catalina Airport (AVX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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