ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,845 km
3,011 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
4,845 km
3,011 mi / 2,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SBU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code ADD SBU
ICAO Code HAAB FASB
City Addis Ababa Springbok
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 4,845 kilometers (3,011 miles / 2,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:43 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,940 feet between the two airports. Springbok 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 Springbok (SBU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 31° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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