ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,662 km
9,110 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
14,662 km
9,110 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SZP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code ADD SZP
ICAO Code HAAB KSZP
City Addis Ababa Santa Paula
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,630 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 34.350000, -119.060000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 14,662 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 16:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:43 in Santa Paula. With a 11-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 7,380 feet between the two airports. Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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