ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,931 km
8,035 miles
BUB
Burwell
United States
Distance
12,931 km
8,035 mi / 6,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
326°
northwest

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ADD BUB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Cram Field
IATA Code ADD BUB
ICAO Code HAAB KBUB
City Addis Ababa Burwell
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,183 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 41.780000, -99.150000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Burwell (BUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cram Field (BUB) in Burwell, United States is 12,931 kilometers (8,035 miles / 6,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 15:24 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:24 in Burwell. 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 5,447 feet between the two airports. Cram 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 Burwell (BUB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Cram Field (BUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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