ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,478 km
8,375 miles
CHL
Challis
United States
Distance
13,478 km
8,375 mi / 7,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CHL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Challis Airport
IATA Code ADD CHL
ICAO Code HAAB KLLJ
City Addis Ababa Challis
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Boise
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,076 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 44.520000, -114.220000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Challis (CHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States is 13,478 kilometers (8,375 miles / 7,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 20:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:05 in Challis. 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 2,554 feet between the two airports. Challis 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 Challis (CHL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Challis Airport (CHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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