ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,761 km
7,929 miles
OMA
Omaha
United States
Distance
12,761 km
7,929 mi / 6,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD OMA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Eppley Airfield
IATA Code ADD OMA
ICAO Code HAAB KOMA
City Addis Ababa Omaha
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 985 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 41.300000, -95.890000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Omaha (OMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, United States is 12,761 kilometers (7,929 miles / 6,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 13:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:07 in Omaha. 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 6,646 feet between the two airports. Eppley Airfield sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Omaha (OMA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Eppley Airfield (OMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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