ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,877 km
8,001 miles
LUL
Laurel
United States
Distance
12,877 km
8,001 mi / 6,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
312°
northwest

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ADD LUL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Hesler-Noble Field
IATA Code ADD LUL
ICAO Code HAAB KLUL
City Addis Ababa Laurel
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 31.670000, -89.170000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Laurel (LUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) in Laurel, United States is 12,877 kilometers (8,001 miles / 6,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 02:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:37 in Laurel. 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 7,392 feet between the two airports. Hesler-Noble Field sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Laurel (LUL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 60° (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 Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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