ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,690 km
3,536 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
5,690 km
3,536 mi / 3,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LEY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code ADD LEY
ICAO Code HAAB EHLE
City Addis Ababa Lelystad
Country Ethiopia Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 7,630 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 52.460000, 5.530000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 5,690 kilometers (3,536 miles / 3,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Netherlands. 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 04:59 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:59 in Lelystad.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,643 feet between the two airports. Lelystad 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 Lelystad (LEY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 136° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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