ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,457 km
8,362 miles
FWH
Fort Worth
United States
Distance
13,457 km
8,362 mi / 7,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FWH
Airport Name Bole International Airport Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport
IATA Code ADD FWH
ICAO Code HAAB KNFW
City Addis Ababa Fort Worth
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 32.770000, -97.440000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fort Worth (FWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport (FWH) in Fort Worth, United States is 13,457 kilometers (8,362 miles / 7,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 00:25 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:25 in Fort Worth. 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 6,980 feet between the two airports. Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) 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 Worth (FWH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport (FWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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