ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,145 km
8,168 miles
BYG
Buffalo
United States
Distance
13,145 km
8,168 mi / 7,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BYG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Johnson County Airport
IATA Code ADD BYG
ICAO Code HAAB KBYG
City Addis Ababa Buffalo
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,970 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 44.380000, -106.720000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Buffalo (BYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States is 13,145 kilometers (8,168 miles / 7,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 22:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:18 in Buffalo. With a 10-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 2,660 feet between the two airports. Johnson County 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 Buffalo (BYG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 39° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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