United States
EthiopiaLos Angeles (LAX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route.
15,404 km by air, about 20 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) and Addis Ababa (ADD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Los Angeles (LAX)AirAddis Ababa (ADD)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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route by air
Air cargo from LAX to ADD flies about 15,404 km, north east from Los Angeles (LAX), United States to Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia. On a straight great circle the airports are 14,671 km apart.
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 LAX 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 Los Angeles 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 68 routes from Los Angeles (LAX) in this directory, Addis Ababa (ADD) is the 65th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Los Angeles: Bengaluru (15,228 km), Chennai (15,160 km) and Kuala Lumpur (14,871 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
15,404 km along the flight path (14,671 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
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 Addis Ababa (ADD) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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.