ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,741 km
3,568 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
5,741 km
3,568 mi / 3,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

ADD LWR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code ADD LWR
ICAO Code HAAB EHLW
City Addis Ababa Leeuwarden
Country Ethiopia Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 7,630 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 53.230000, 5.760000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 5,741 kilometers (3,568 miles / 3,100 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 21:31 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:31 in Leeuwarden.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,627 feet between the two airports. Leeuwarden Air Base sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 137° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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