ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,637 km
2,881 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,637 km
2,881 mi / 2,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD HIM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code ADD HIM
ICAO Code HAAB VCCH
City Addis Ababa Hingurakgoda
Country Ethiopia Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Colombo
Elevation 7,630 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 8.050000, 80.980000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 4,637 kilometers (2,881 miles / 2,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 17:10 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:40 in Hingurakgoda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,460 feet between the two airports. Minneriya 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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 274° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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