ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,174 km
2,593 miles
HLW
Hluhluwe
South Africa
Distance
4,174 km
2,593 mi / 2,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD HLW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Hluhluwe Airport
IATA Code ADD HLW
ICAO Code HAAB FAHL
City Addis Ababa Hluhluwe
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -28.020000, 32.280000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Hluhluwe (HLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) in Hluhluwe, South Africa is 4,174 kilometers (2,593 miles / 2,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:17 in Hluhluwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,381 feet between the two airports. Hluhluwe 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 Hluhluwe (HLW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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