ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,195 km
7,577 miles
CLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
12,195 km
7,577 mi / 6,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CLU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD CLU
ICAO Code HAAB KBAK
City Addis Ababa Columbus
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 7,630 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.260000, -85.900000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Columbus (CLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) in Columbus, United States is 12,195 kilometers (7,577 miles / 6,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 13:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:17 in Columbus. With a 8-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 6,974 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal 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 Columbus (CLU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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