ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,512 km
7,775 miles
JMS
Jamestown
United States
Distance
12,512 km
7,775 mi / 6,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD JMS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Jamestown Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD JMS
ICAO Code HAAB KJMS
City Addis Ababa Jamestown
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.930000, -98.680000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jamestown (JMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States is 12,512 kilometers (7,775 miles / 6,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 18:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:19 in Jamestown. 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 6,130 feet between the two airports. Jamestown 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 Jamestown (JMS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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