ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,498 km
7,766 miles
LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
Distance
12,498 km
7,766 mi / 6,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
311°
northwest

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ADD LSF
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport
IATA Code ADD LSF
ICAO Code HAAB KLSF
City Addis Ababa Fort Moore (Columbus)
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 227 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 32.300000, -85.000000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States is 12,498 kilometers (7,766 miles / 6,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 09:03 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:03 in Fort Moore (Columbus). 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 7,403 feet between the two airports. Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) 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 Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 63° (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 Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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