ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,115 km
7,528 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
12,115 km
7,528 mi / 6,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD NBW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code ADD NBW
ICAO Code HAAB MUGM
City Addis Ababa Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country Ethiopia Cuba
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Havana
Elevation 7,630 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 19.910000, -75.210000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 12,115 kilometers (7,528 miles / 6,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Cuba. 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 15:33 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:33 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. 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 7,574 feet between the two airports. Leeward Point 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 Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) 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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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