ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,503 km
7,769 miles
FRM
Fairmont
United States
Distance
12,503 km
7,769 mi / 6,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FRM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Fairmont Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD FRM
ICAO Code HAAB KFRM
City Addis Ababa Fairmont
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,162 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.640000, -94.420000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fairmont (FRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) in Fairmont, United States is 12,503 kilometers (7,769 miles / 6,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 14:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:39 in Fairmont. 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 6,468 feet between the two airports. Fairmont Municipal 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 Fairmont (FRM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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