ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,872 km
2,406 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
3,872 km
2,406 mi / 2,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MLA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code ADD MLA
ICAO Code HAAB LMML
City Addis Ababa Luqa
Country Ethiopia Malta
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Malta
Elevation 7,630 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 35.860000, 14.480000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 3,872 kilometers (2,406 miles / 2,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Malta. 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 13:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:57 in Luqa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,330 feet between the two airports. Luqa 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 Luqa (MLA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 135° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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