United States
EthiopiaChicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route.
12,790 km by air, about 16 h 42 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chicago (ORD) and Addis Ababa (ADD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chicago (ORD)AirAddis Ababa (ADD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,790 km (7,947 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,181 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route by air
Chicago to Addis Ababa by air: flight distance 12,790 km, heading north east from the United States to Ethiopia. The shortest line over the globe is 12,181 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 16 h 42 min 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 ORD to ADD 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 Chicago to Addis Ababa saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Ethiopia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chicago (ORD) in this directory, Addis Ababa (ADD) is the 52nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chicago: Delhi (12,623 km), Taipei (12,579 km) and Chongqing (12,500 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
12,790 km along the flight path (12,181 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
About 16 h 42 min 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 Addis Ababa (ADD) to Chicago (ORD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa (ADD)2,376 km
Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD)2,525 km
Cairo (CAI) to Addis Ababa (ADD)2,596 km
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.