Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Los Angeles ➔ Addis-Abeba
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~800 km
Average flight time
~0h 59m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Los Angeles and Addis-Abeba aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Chartering privately between Van Nuys (KVNY) and Bole International (HAAB) removes connections entirely: 14,649 km non-stop in 16h29. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Bole International (3800 m runway). A helicopter connection to Centre Addis can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Van Nuys (KVNY)
On the departure side, Van Nuys (KVNY) serves Los Angeles from 34.21°N / 118.49°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature Flight Support; 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Beverly Hills / Malibu.
Bole International (HAAB)
Bole International (HAAB / ADD) is a major business field at 8.98°N / 38.80°E, Ethiopia. Runway: 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Ethiopian Executive Terminal. Helicopter link: Centre Addis.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 14,649 km · 7,910 NM
- Estimated block time
- 16h29
- Recommended aircraft
- Bombardier Global 7500 (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Arrival FBO
- Ethiopian Executive Terminal — Bole International (HAAB / ADD)
- Departure runway
- 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Addis
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector USA → Éthiopie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Addis-Abeba?
About 16h29 block time on a Bombardier Global 7500, for 14,649 km great-circle between KVNY and HAAB.
Which aircraft suits Los Angeles → Addis-Abeba?
A Bombardier Global 7500 (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Van Nuys?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature Flight Support.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector USA → Éthiopie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.