ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,394 km
866 miles
ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
1,394 km
866 mi / 753 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD ARK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Arusha Airport
IATA Code ADD ARK
ICAO Code HAAB HTAR
City Addis Ababa Arusha
Country Ethiopia Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,550 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -3.370000, 36.630000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Arusha (ARK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania is 1,394 kilometers (866 miles / 753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:37 in Arusha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,080 feet between the two airports. Arusha 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 Arusha (ARK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Arusha Airport (ARK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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