Distance From Polk Army Air Field to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, POE - ADD Distance

The distance from Polk Army Air Field (POE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is 8226 miles or 13238 kilometers or 7144 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 Fort Polk ( United States ) to Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Polk and Addis Ababa takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polk Army Air Field, Fort Polk, United States to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 18 hours 54 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 • POE - ADD

Kilometers		13238 km
Statute Miles		8226 miles
Nautical Miles		7144 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

Polk Army Air Field to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Flight Route Map - POE to ADD Flight Path

Location of Polk Army Air Field & Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Fort Polk, United States and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • POE - ADD

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

Location	Local Time
Fort Polk (United States)	2025-03-24, 21:58:16 CDT
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2025-03-25, 05:58:16 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

Polk Army Air Field (POE / KPOE) Fort Polk, United States

Destination

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