ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
7,976 km
4,956 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD ERL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code ADD ERL
ICAO Code HAAB ZBER
City Addis Ababa Erenhot
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.420000, 112.100000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:37 in Erenhot. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,329 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu 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 Erenhot (ERL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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