ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,832 km
2,381 miles
ELL
Ellisras
South Africa
Distance
3,832 km
2,381 mi / 2,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ELL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ellisras Matimba Airport
IATA Code ADD ELL
ICAO Code HAAB FAER
City Addis Ababa Ellisras
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,799 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -23.730000, 27.690000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ellisras (ELL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) in Ellisras, South Africa is 3,832 kilometers (2,381 miles / 2,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:44 in Ellisras.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,831 feet between the two airports. Ellisras Matimba 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 Ellisras (ELL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). 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 Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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