ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,815 km
2,992 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
4,815 km
2,992 mi / 2,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ELS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code ADD ELS
ICAO Code HAAB FAEL
City Addis Ababa East London
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 4,815 kilometers (2,992 miles / 2,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:29 in East London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,195 feet between the two airports. Ben Schoeman 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 East London (ELS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 16° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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