ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,628 km
7,847 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
12,628 km
7,847 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SLB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD SLB
ICAO Code HAAB KSLB
City Addis Ababa Storm Lake
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.600000, -95.240000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 12,628 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 18:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:07 in Storm Lake. 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 6,142 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal 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 Storm Lake (SLB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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