ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,993 km
6,831 miles
VSF
Springfield
United States
Distance
10,993 km
6,831 mi / 5,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD VSF
Airport Name Bole International Airport Hartness State (Springfield) Airport
IATA Code ADD VSF
ICAO Code HAAB KVSF
City Addis Ababa Springfield
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 578 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.340000, -72.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Springfield (VSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hartness State (Springfield) Airport (VSF) in Springfield, United States is 10,993 kilometers (6,831 miles / 5,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 17:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:10 in Springfield. 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 7,053 feet between the two airports. Hartness State (Springfield) 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 Springfield (VSF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 69° (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 Hartness State (Springfield) Airport (VSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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