ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,895 km
4,285 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
6,895 km
4,285 mi / 3,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SFL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code ADD SFL
ICAO Code HAAB GVSF
City Addis Ababa Sao Filipe
Country Ethiopia Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 7,630 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 14.880000, -24.480000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 6,895 kilometers (4,285 miles / 3,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Cape Verde. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:46 in Sao Filipe. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,013 feet between the two airports. Sao Filipe 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 Sao Filipe (SFL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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