ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,808 km
7,958 miles
GGW
Glasgow
United States
Distance
12,808 km
7,958 mi / 6,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GGW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport
IATA Code ADD GGW
ICAO Code HAAB KGGW
City Addis Ababa Glasgow
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,296 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 48.210000, -106.610000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Glasgow (GGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States is 12,808 kilometers (7,958 miles / 6,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 01:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:37 in Glasgow. 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 5,334 feet between the two airports. Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County 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 Glasgow (GGW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 38° (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 Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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