United States
EthiopiaHouston (IAH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route.
14,149 km by air, about 18 h 24 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Houston (IAH) and Addis Ababa (ADD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Houston (IAH)AirAddis Ababa (ADD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,149 km (8,792 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,475 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Houston (IAH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 14,149 km (7,640 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,475 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 18 h 24 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 IAH 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 Houston 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 Houston (IAH) in this directory, Addis Ababa (ADD) is the 56th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Houston: Delhi (14,129 km), Hong Kong (14,083 km) and Shenzhen (14,056 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
14,149 km along the flight path (13,475 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Houston (IAH) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
About 18 h 24 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 Houston (IAH) 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.