ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
242 km
150 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
242 km
150 mi / 131 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
272°
west

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ADD NEK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code ADD NEK
ICAO Code HAAB HANK
City Addis Ababa Nekemte
Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 7,630 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.050000, 36.600000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 242 kilometers (150 miles / 131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ethiopia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:01 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 92° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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