ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,736 km
7,914 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
12,736 km
7,914 mi / 6,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SDY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD SDY
ICAO Code HAAB KSDY
City Addis Ababa Sidney
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 47.710000, -104.190000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 12,736 kilometers (7,914 miles / 6,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 20:09 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:09 in Sidney. 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 5,645 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional 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 Sidney (SDY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 41° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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