Addis Ababa to Chicago
15h 33m The flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 12,181 km (7,569 miles) and takes approximately 15h 33m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 321°, passing near 45.6° N, 8.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 09m | 22h 34m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 37m | 16h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 32m | 13h 57m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 20m | 14h 45m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ADD | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Addis Ababa | Chicago |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| ICAO | HAAB | KORD |
| Coordinates | 8.9779, 38.7993 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 15h 33m. The great-circle distance is 12,181 km (7,569 miles, 6,577 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 321°.
How far is Addis Ababa from Chicago?
12,181 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,569 miles or 6,577 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ADD and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,181 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 33m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Addis Ababa
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.