ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,987 km
8,070 miles
SPZ
Springdale
United States
Distance
12,987 km
8,070 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
319°
northwest

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ADD SPZ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Springdale Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADD SPZ
ICAO Code HAAB KASG
City Addis Ababa Springdale
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,353 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.180000, -94.120000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Springdale (SPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) in Springdale, United States is 12,987 kilometers (8,070 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 08:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:51 in Springdale. 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 6,278 feet between the two airports. Springdale 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 Springdale (SPZ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 54° (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 Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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