ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,715 km
7,901 miles
MHE
Mitchell
United States
Distance
12,715 km
7,901 mi / 6,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MHE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mitchell Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD MHE
ICAO Code HAAB KMHE
City Addis Ababa Mitchell
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,304 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.770000, -98.040000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mitchell (MHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) in Mitchell, United States is 12,715 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 21:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:39 in Mitchell. 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 6,326 feet between the two airports. Mitchell Municipal 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 Mitchell (MHE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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