ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,696 km
3,539 miles
ATR
Atar
Mauritania
Distance
5,696 km
3,539 mi / 3,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ATR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Atar International Airport
IATA Code ADD ATR
ICAO Code HAAB GQPA
City Addis Ababa Atar
Country Ethiopia Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 7,630 ft 734 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 20.510000, -13.040000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Atar (ATR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania is 5,696 kilometers (3,539 miles / 3,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:50 in Atar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,896 feet between the two airports. Atar International 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 Atar (ATR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Atar International Airport (ATR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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