ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,348 km
837 miles
ALU
Alula
Somalia
Distance
1,348 km
837 mi / 728 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD ALU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Alula Airport
IATA Code ADD ALU
ICAO Code HAAB HCMA
City Addis Ababa Alula
Country Ethiopia Somalia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 7,630 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 11.960000, 50.750000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Alula (ALU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia is 1,348 kilometers (837 miles / 728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:14 in Alula.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,624 feet between the two airports. Alula Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Alula (ALU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Alula Airport (ALU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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