ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,939 km
8,040 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
12,939 km
8,040 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GRI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD GRI
ICAO Code HAAB KGRI
City Addis Ababa Grand Island
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.970000, -98.310000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 12,939 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,987 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 13:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:08 in Grand Island. 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 5,783 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska 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 Grand Island (GRI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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