Airport Comparison
| ADD | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | WAL |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | KWAL |
| City | Addis Ababa | Wallops Island |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 11,448 kilometers (7,114 miles / 6,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.
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 18:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:16 in Wallops Island. 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 7,590 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.