ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,486 km
2,788 miles
MFC
Mafeteng
Lesotho
Distance
4,486 km
2,788 mi / 2,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MFC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mafeteng Airport
IATA Code ADD MFC
ICAO Code HAAB FXMF
City Addis Ababa Mafeteng
Country Ethiopia Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Maseru
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.800000, 27.240000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mafeteng (MFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mafeteng Airport (MFC) in Mafeteng, Lesotho is 4,486 kilometers (2,788 miles / 2,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:15 in Mafeteng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,280 feet between the two airports. Mafeteng 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 Mafeteng (MFC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Mafeteng Airport (MFC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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