ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,815 km
3,613 miles
HEM
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,815 km
3,613 mi / 3,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
351°
north

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ADD HEM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Helsinki Malmi Airport
IATA Code ADD HEM
ICAO Code HAAB EFHF
City Addis Ababa Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 7,630 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 60.250000, 25.040000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Helsinki (HEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,815 kilometers (3,613 miles / 3,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:25 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,573 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Malmi 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 Helsinki (HEM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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