ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,814 km
7,962 miles
FCY
Forrest City
United States
Distance
12,814 km
7,962 mi / 6,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FCY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Hutfly Airport
IATA Code ADD FCY
ICAO Code HAAB KFCY
City Addis Ababa Forrest City
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 34.940000, -90.770000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Forrest City (FCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hutfly Airport (FCY) in Forrest City, United States is 12,814 kilometers (7,962 miles / 6,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 00:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:43 in Forrest City. 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 7,381 feet between the two airports. Hutfly 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 Forrest City (FCY) 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 Hutfly Airport (FCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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