ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,939 km
8,662 miles
DLF
Del Rio
United States
Distance
13,939 km
8,662 mi / 7,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD DLF
Airport Name Bole International Airport Laughlin Afb Airport
IATA Code ADD DLF
ICAO Code HAAB KDLF
City Addis Ababa Del Rio
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,082 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 29.400000, -100.800000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Del Rio (DLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Laughlin Afb Airport (DLF) in Del Rio, United States is 13,939 kilometers (8,662 miles / 7,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 16:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:01 in Del Rio. 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 6,548 feet between the two airports. Laughlin Afb 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 Del Rio (DLF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 52° (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 Laughlin Afb Airport (DLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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