ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,241 km
2,014 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
3,241 km
2,014 mi / 1,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD HER
Airport Name Bole International Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code ADD HER
ICAO Code HAAB LGIR
City Addis Ababa Heraklion
Country Ethiopia Greece
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Athens
Elevation 7,630 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 35.340000, 25.180000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 3,241 kilometers (2,014 miles / 1,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Greece. 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 03:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:16 in Heraklion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,515 feet between the two airports. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis 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 Heraklion (HER) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 151° (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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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