ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,459 km
8,363 miles
LTS
Altus
United States
Distance
13,459 km
8,363 mi / 7,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LTS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Altus Afb Airport
IATA Code ADD LTS
ICAO Code HAAB KLTS
City Addis Ababa Altus
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,382 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 34.670000, -99.270000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Altus (LTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Altus Afb Airport (LTS) in Altus, United States is 13,459 kilometers (8,363 miles / 7,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 14:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:18 in Altus. 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 6,248 feet between the two airports. Altus Afb 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 Altus (LTS) 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 Altus Afb Airport (LTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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