ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,630 km
8,469 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
13,630 km
8,469 mi / 7,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD VEL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code ADD VEL
ICAO Code HAAB KVEL
City Addis Ababa Vernal
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.440000, -109.510000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 13,630 kilometers (8,469 miles / 7,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 22:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:14 in Vernal. With a 10-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 2,356 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional 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 Vernal (VEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 38° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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