ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,668 km
7,872 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
12,668 km
7,872 mi / 6,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD XWA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code ADD XWA
ICAO Code HAAB KXWA
City Addis Ababa Williston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 48.260000, -103.750000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 12,668 kilometers (7,872 miles / 6,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 21:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:14 in Williston. With a 9-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 5,274 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International 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 Williston (XWA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 41° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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