ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,557 km
967 miles
ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
Distance
1,557 km
967 mi / 841 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ELF
Airport Name Bole International Airport El Fasher Airport
IATA Code ADD ELF
ICAO Code HAAB HSFS
City Addis Ababa El Fasher
Country Ethiopia Sudan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,393 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 13.610000, 25.320000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to El Fasher (ELF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan is 1,557 kilometers (967 miles / 841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:30 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:30 in El Fasher.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,237 feet between the two airports. El Fasher 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 El Fasher (ELF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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