ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,134 km
5,054 miles
HDG
Handan
China
Distance
8,134 km
5,054 mi / 4,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
54°
northeast

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ADD HDG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Handan Airport
IATA Code ADD HDG
ICAO Code HAAB ZBHD
City Addis Ababa Handan
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 229 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.530000, 114.430000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Handan (HDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China is 8,134 kilometers (5,054 miles / 4,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 22:02 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:02 in Handan. 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 7,401 feet between the two airports. Handan 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 Handan (HDG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 269° (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 Handan Airport (HDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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