ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,376 km
8,311 miles
CWS
Center Island
United States
Distance
13,376 km
8,311 mi / 7,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
346°
north northwest

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ADD CWS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Center Island Airport
IATA Code ADD CWS
ICAO Code HAAB 78WA
City Addis Ababa Center Island
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 48.490000, -122.830000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Center Island (CWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States is 13,376 kilometers (8,311 miles / 7,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 16:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:56 in Center Island. With a 11-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 7,515 feet between the two airports. Center Island 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 Center Island (CWS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 21° (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 Center Island Airport (CWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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