ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,585 km
7,820 miles
HED
Herendeen Bay
United States
Distance
12,585 km
7,820 mi / 6,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD HED
Airport Name Bole International Airport Herendeen Bay Airport
IATA Code ADD HED
ICAO Code HAAB AK33
City Addis Ababa Herendeen Bay
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Anchorage
Elevation 7,630 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 55.800000, -160.900000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Herendeen Bay (HED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) in Herendeen Bay, United States is 12,585 kilometers (7,820 miles / 6,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 17:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:17 in Herendeen Bay. With a 12-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 7,610 feet between the two airports. Herendeen Bay 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 Herendeen Bay (HED) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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