ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,062 km
8,116 miles
ECS
Newcastle
United States
Distance
13,062 km
8,116 mi / 7,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
331°
north northwest

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ADD ECS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mondell Field
IATA Code ADD ECS
ICAO Code HAAB KECS
City Addis Ababa Newcastle
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,178 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.880000, -104.310000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Newcastle (ECS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mondell Field (ECS) in Newcastle, United States is 13,062 kilometers (8,116 miles / 7,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 19:12 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:12 in Newcastle. With a 10-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 3,453 feet between the two airports. Mondell Field sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Newcastle (ECS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Mondell Field (ECS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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