ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,713 km
7,278 miles
MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
Distance
11,713 km
7,278 mi / 6,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MDS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Middle Caicos Airport
IATA Code ADD MDS
ICAO Code HAAB MBMC
City Addis Ababa Middle Caicos
Country Ethiopia TC
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 7,630 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 21.830000, -71.800000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Middle Caicos (MDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC is 11,713 kilometers (7,278 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 TC. 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 15:50 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:50 in Middle Caicos. 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 7,621 feet between the two airports. Middle Caicos 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 Middle Caicos (MDS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 73° (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 Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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