ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,753 km
2,332 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
3,753 km
2,332 mi / 2,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PHW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code ADD PHW
ICAO Code HAAB FAPH
City Addis Ababa Phalaborwa
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 3,753 kilometers (2,332 miles / 2,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:17 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,198 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck 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 Phalaborwa (PHW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 14° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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