ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,934 km
6,794 miles
BED
Bedford
United States
Distance
10,934 km
6,794 mi / 5,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BED
Airport Name Bole International Airport Laurence G Hanscom Field
IATA Code ADD BED
ICAO Code HAAB KBED
City Addis Ababa Bedford
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.470000, -71.290000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bedford (BED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, United States is 10,934 kilometers (6,794 miles / 5,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 17:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:10 in Bedford. With a 8-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 7,498 feet between the two airports. Laurence G Hanscom 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 Bedford (BED) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 70° (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 Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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