ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,784 km
7,322 miles
TZC
Caro
United States
Distance
11,784 km
7,322 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
320°
northwest

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ADD TZC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tuscola Area Airport
IATA Code ADD TZC
ICAO Code HAAB KCFS
City Addis Ababa Caro
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Detroit
Elevation 7,630 ft 704 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.460000, -83.450000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Caro (TZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) in Caro, United States is 11,784 kilometers (7,322 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 22:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:38 in Caro. 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 6,926 feet between the two airports. Tuscola Area 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 Caro (TZC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 60° (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 Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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