ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,408 km
8,331 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
13,408 km
8,331 mi / 7,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LWS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code ADD LWS
ICAO Code HAAB KLWS
City Addis Ababa Lewiston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.370000, -117.020000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 13,408 kilometers (8,331 miles / 7,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 13:04 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:04 in Lewiston. With a 11-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 6,188 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County 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 Lewiston (LWS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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