ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,047 km
7,485 miles
FWA
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
12,047 km
7,485 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FWA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Fort Wayne International Airport
IATA Code ADD FWA
ICAO Code HAAB KFWA
City Addis Ababa Fort Wayne
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 815 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.980000, -85.200000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fort Wayne (FWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) in Fort Wayne, United States is 12,047 kilometers (7,485 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 08:11 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:11 in Fort Wayne. With a 8-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 6,816 feet between the two airports. Fort Wayne International 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 Wayne (FWA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 60° (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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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