ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,564 km
7,186 miles
SVA
Savoonga
United States
Distance
11,564 km
7,186 mi / 6,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD SVA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Savoonga Airport
IATA Code ADD SVA
ICAO Code HAAB PASA
City Addis Ababa Savoonga
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Anchorage
Elevation 7,630 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 63.690000, -170.490000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Savoonga (SVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Savoonga Airport (SVA) in Savoonga, United States is 11,564 kilometers (7,186 miles / 6,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 04:21 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:21 in Savoonga. With a 12-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 7,571 feet between the two airports. Savoonga 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 Savoonga (SVA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Savoonga Airport (SVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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