ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,911 km
8,022 miles
HRO
Harrison
United States
Distance
12,911 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

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ADD HRO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Boone County Airport
IATA Code ADD HRO
ICAO Code HAAB KHRO
City Addis Ababa Harrison
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.260000, -93.150000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Harrison (HRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Boone County Airport (HRO) in Harrison, United States is 12,911 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 17:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:16 in Harrison. 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 6,266 feet between the two airports. Boone 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 Harrison (HRO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 55° (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 Boone County Airport (HRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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