ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,588 km
8,443 miles
CAO
Clayton
United States
Distance
13,588 km
8,443 mi / 7,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CAO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Clayton Municipal Airpark
IATA Code ADD CAO
ICAO Code HAAB KCAO
City Addis Ababa Clayton
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,970 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.450000, -103.150000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Clayton (CAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States is 13,588 kilometers (8,443 miles / 7,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 04:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:05 in Clayton. 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. Clayton Municipal Airpark sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Clayton (CAO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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