ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,902 km
2,425 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
3,902 km
2,425 mi / 2,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GFY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code ADD GFY
ICAO Code HAAB FYGF
City Addis Ababa Grootfontein
Country Ethiopia Namibia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 3,902 kilometers (2,425 miles / 2,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:45 in Grootfontein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,994 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein 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 Grootfontein (GFY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 37° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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