ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,960 km
8,674 miles
LRD
Laredo
United States
Distance
13,960 km
8,674 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LRD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Laredo International Airport
IATA Code ADD LRD
ICAO Code HAAB KLRD
City Addis Ababa Laredo
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 508 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 27.540000, -99.460000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Laredo (LRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Laredo International Airport (LRD) in Laredo, United States is 13,960 kilometers (8,674 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 16:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:01 in Laredo. 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 7,122 feet between the two airports. Laredo International 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 Laredo (LRD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 54° (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 Laredo International Airport (LRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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