ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,935 km
6,795 miles
OWD
Norwood
United States
Distance
10,935 km
6,795 mi / 5,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD OWD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Norwood Memorial Airport
IATA Code ADD OWD
ICAO Code HAAB KOWD
City Addis Ababa Norwood
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.190000, -71.170000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Norwood (OWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) in Norwood, United States is 10,935 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 15:45 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:45 in Norwood. 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 7,581 feet between the two airports. Norwood Memorial 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 Norwood (OWD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 70° (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 Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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