ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
787 km
489 miles
MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
Distance
787 km
489 mi / 425 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
275°
west

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ADD MAK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Malakal Airport
IATA Code ADD MAK
ICAO Code HAAB HSSM
City Addis Ababa Malakal
Country Ethiopia South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Juba
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,291 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.560000, 31.650000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Malakal (MAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan is 787 kilometers (489 miles / 425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:06 in Malakal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,339 feet between the two airports. Malakal 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 Malakal (MAK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Malakal Airport (MAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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