ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,036 km
3,129 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
5,036 km
3,129 mi / 2,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD IMK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Simikot Airport
IATA Code ADD IMK
ICAO Code HAAB VNST
City Addis Ababa Simikot
Country Ethiopia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 7,630 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 29.970000, 81.820000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 5,036 kilometers (3,129 miles / 2,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Nepal. 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 23:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:50 in Simikot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,616 feet between the two airports. Simikot Airport sits higher than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simikot (IMK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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