ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
16,389 km
10,183 miles
UPP
Hawi
United States
Distance
16,389 km
10,183 mi / 8,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD UPP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Upolu Airport
IATA Code ADD UPP
ICAO Code HAAB PHUP
City Addis Ababa Hawi
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 7,630 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 20.270000, -155.860000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Hawi (UPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Upolu Airport (UPP) in Hawi, United States is 16,389 kilometers (10,183 miles / 8,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 22:15 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:15 in Hawi. With a 13-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 7,534 feet between the two airports. Upolu 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 Hawi (UPP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 332° (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 Upolu Airport (UPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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