ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,318 km
7,654 miles
SIV
Sullivan
United States
Distance
12,318 km
7,654 mi / 6,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SIV
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sullivan County Airport
IATA Code ADD SIV
ICAO Code HAAB KSIV
City Addis Ababa Sullivan
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 7,630 ft 539 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 39.110000, -87.450000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sullivan (SIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sullivan County Airport (SIV) in Sullivan, United States is 12,318 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 17:40 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:40 in Sullivan. 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 7,091 feet between the two airports. Sullivan County 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 Sullivan (SIV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 58° (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 Sullivan County Airport (SIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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