ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,512 km
8,396 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
13,512 km
8,396 mi / 7,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FCS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code ADD FCS
ICAO Code HAAB KFCS
City Addis Ababa Fort Carson
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 38.680000, -104.760000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 13,512 kilometers (8,396 miles / 7,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 17:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:01 in Fort Carson. 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 1,756 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) 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 Fort Carson (FCS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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