ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,406 km
8,330 miles
CSM
Burns Flat
United States
Distance
13,406 km
8,330 mi / 7,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CSM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Clinton/Sherman Airport
IATA Code ADD CSM
ICAO Code HAAB KCSM
City Addis Ababa Burns Flat
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,922 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 35.340000, -99.200000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Burns Flat (CSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States is 13,406 kilometers (8,330 miles / 7,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 11:31 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:31 in Burns Flat. With a 9-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 5,708 feet between the two airports. Clinton/Sherman 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 Burns Flat (CSM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 50° (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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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