ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,406 km
8,951 miles
SCK
Stockton
United States
Distance
14,406 km
8,951 mi / 7,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SCK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Stockton Metro Airport
IATA Code ADD SCK
ICAO Code HAAB KSCK
City Addis Ababa Stockton
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 37.890000, -121.240000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Stockton (SCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Stockton Metro Airport (SCK) in Stockton, United States is 14,406 kilometers (8,951 miles / 7,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 21:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:17 in Stockton. With a 11-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 7,597 feet between the two airports. Stockton Metro 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 Stockton (SCK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Stockton Metro Airport (SCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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