ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,893 km
8,011 miles
PLK
Branson
United States
Distance
12,893 km
8,011 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PLK
Airport Name Bole International Airport M Graham Clark Downtown Airport
IATA Code ADD PLK
ICAO Code HAAB KPLK
City Addis Ababa Branson
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 940 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.630000, -93.230000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Branson (PLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) in Branson, United States is 12,893 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 16:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:01 in Branson. 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 6,690 feet between the two airports. M Graham Clark Downtown 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 Branson (PLK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 55° (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 M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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