Airport Comparison
| ADD | NQZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | NQZ |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | UACC |
| City | Addis Ababa | Astana |
| Country | Ethiopia | Kazakhstan |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Asia/Almaty |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 1,166 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | 51.020000, 71.470000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 5,547 kilometers (3,446 miles / 2,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.
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 Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:42 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:42 in Astana.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,464 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International 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 Astana (NQZ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.