ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
570 km
354 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
570 km
354 mi / 308 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD SHC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code ADD SHC
ICAO Code HAAB HASR
City Addis Ababa Shire
Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 7,630 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 14.080000, 38.270000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 570 kilometers (354 miles / 308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 18:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:29 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,423 feet between the two airports. Shire 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 Shire (SHC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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