ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,675 km
7,876 miles
LRJ
Le Mars
United States
Distance
12,675 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LRJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Le Mars Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD LRJ
ICAO Code HAAB KLRJ
City Addis Ababa Le Mars
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.780000, -96.190000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Le Mars (LRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) in Le Mars, United States is 12,675 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 13:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:16 in Le Mars. 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 6,433 feet between the two airports. Le Mars Municipal 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 Le Mars (LRJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 50° (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 Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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