ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,660 km
7,867 miles
PWD
Plentywood
United States
Distance
12,660 km
7,867 mi / 6,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PWD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sher-Wood Airport
IATA Code ADD PWD
ICAO Code HAAB KPWD
City Addis Ababa Plentywood
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,264 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 48.790000, -104.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Plentywood (PWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) in Plentywood, United States is 12,660 kilometers (7,867 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 22:30 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:30 in Plentywood. With a 10-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 5,366 feet between the two airports. Sher-Wood 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 Plentywood (PWD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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