Distance From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ADD - SFO Distance

The distance from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 8995 miles or 14476 kilometers or 7811 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and San Francisco takes around 20 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 20 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ADD - SFO

Kilometers		14476 km
Statute Miles		8995 miles
Nautical Miles		7811 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 40 minutes

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - ADD to SFO Flight Path

Location of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Addis Ababa to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ADD - SFO

Time difference between Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and San Francisco (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Francisco time is 10 Hours behind Addis Ababa.

Location	Local Time
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2026-03-15, 22:11:29 EAT
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-15, 12:11:29 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD / HAAB) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States