ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,959 km
7,431 miles
LDM
Ludington
United States
Distance
11,959 km
7,431 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LDM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mason County Airport
IATA Code ADD LDM
ICAO Code HAAB KLDM
City Addis Ababa Ludington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Detroit
Elevation 7,630 ft 647 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.960000, -86.410000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ludington (LDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mason County Airport (LDM) in Ludington, United States is 11,959 kilometers (7,431 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 09:16 in Ludington. With a 8-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 6,983 feet between the two airports. Mason 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 Ludington (LDM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Mason County Airport (LDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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