Ethiopia
United StatesAddis Ababa (ADD) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
15,404 km by air, about 20 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Addis Ababa (ADD) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Addis Ababa (ADD)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 15,404 km (9,572 mi) |
| Straight line | 14,671 km |
| Flight time | 20 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Addis Ababa (ADD) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
Addis Ababa to Los Angeles by air: flight distance 15,404 km, heading north west from Ethiopia to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 14,671 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 20 h at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ADD to LAX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Addis Ababa to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from Ethiopia into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Addis Ababa (ADD) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 69th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Addis Ababa: Ontario (California) (15,352 km), Auckland (15,340 km) and Mexico City (15,144 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
15,404 km along the flight path (14,671 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 20 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles (LAX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.