ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,114 km
7,528 miles
CVG
Covington
United States
Distance
12,114 km
7,528 mi / 6,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CVG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA Code ADD CVG
ICAO Code HAAB KCVG
City Addis Ababa Covington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 896 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.050000, -84.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Covington (CVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Covington, United States is 12,114 kilometers (7,528 miles / 6,541 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 14:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:51 in Covington. 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 6,734 feet between the two airports. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International 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 Covington (CVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 61° (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 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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