Airport Comparison
| ADD | KKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Kalakaket Creek Air Station |
| IATA Code | ADD | KKK |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | K1KC |
| City | Addis Ababa | Kalakaket Creek |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 1,598 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | 64.400000, -156.800000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States is 11,751 kilometers (7,302 miles / 6,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 7°.
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 17:59 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:59 in Kalakaket 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 6,032 feet between the two airports. Kalakaket Creek Air Station sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 344° (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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.