ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,591 km
8,445 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
13,591 km
8,445 mi / 7,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
329°
north northwest

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ADD GWS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD GWS
ICAO Code HAAB KGWS
City Addis Ababa Glenwood Springs
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.510000, -107.310000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 13,591 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 11:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:57 in Glenwood Springs. 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 1,714 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal 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 Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 41° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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