The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cold Bay Airport (CDB) in Cold Bay, United States is 12,602 kilometers (7,831 miles / 6,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 02:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:08 in Cold Bay. With a 12-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 7,531 feet between the two airports. Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay (CDB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Cold Bay Airport (CDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.