ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,783 km
7,321 miles
GLR
Gaylord
United States
Distance
11,783 km
7,321 mi / 6,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GLR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Gaylord Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD GLR
ICAO Code HAAB KGLR
City Addis Ababa Gaylord
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Detroit
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,328 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 45.010000, -84.700000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Gaylord (GLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) in Gaylord, United States is 11,783 kilometers (7,321 miles / 6,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 22:28 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:28 in Gaylord. 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 6,302 feet between the two airports. Gaylord Regional 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 Gaylord (GLR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 59° (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 Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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