ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,262 km
8,241 miles
DRI
De Ridder
United States
Distance
13,262 km
8,241 mi / 7,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD DRI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Beauregard Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD DRI
ICAO Code HAAB KDRI
City Addis Ababa De Ridder
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 30.800000, -93.300000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to De Ridder (DRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) in De Ridder, United States is 13,262 kilometers (8,241 miles / 7,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 12:59 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:59 in De Ridder. 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 7,428 feet between the two airports. Beauregard Regional 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 De Ridder (DRI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 57° (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 Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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