ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,695 km
2,296 miles
GIY
Giyani
South Africa
Distance
3,695 km
2,296 mi / 1,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GIY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Giyani Airport
IATA Code ADD GIY
ICAO Code HAAB FAGI
City Addis Ababa Giyani
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,584 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -23.280000, 30.650000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Giyani (GIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Giyani Airport (GIY) in Giyani, South Africa is 3,695 kilometers (2,296 miles / 1,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 15:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:37 in Giyani.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,046 feet between the two airports. Giyani 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 Giyani (GIY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 15° (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 Giyani Airport (GIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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