Distance From Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, SME - ADD Distance

The distance from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is 7592 miles or 12218 kilometers or 6593 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 Somerset ( United States ) to Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somerset and Addis Ababa takes around 17 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, United States to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 17 hours 27 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 • SME - ADD

Kilometers		12218 km
Statute Miles		7592 miles
Nautical Miles		6593 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 27 minutes

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Flight Route Map - SME to ADD Flight Path

Location of Lake Cumberland Regional Airport & Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Somerset to Addis Ababa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SME - ADD

Time difference between Somerset (United States) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 8 Hours.
Addis Ababa time is 8 Hours ahead of Somerset.

Location	Local Time
Somerset (United States)	2025-12-16, 06:49:45 EST
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2025-12-16, 14:49:45 EAT

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

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME / KSME) Somerset, United States

Destination

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