ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,182 km
7,569 miles
KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
Distance
12,182 km
7,569 mi / 6,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ADD KGZ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Glacier Creek Airport
IATA Code ADD KGZ
ICAO Code HAAB KKGZ
City Addis Ababa Glacier Creek
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Anchorage
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 61.460000, -142.380000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States is 12,182 kilometers (7,569 miles / 6,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 13:31 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:31 in Glacier Creek. 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 5,250 feet between the two airports. Glacier Creek 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 Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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