ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,536 km
1,576 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
2,536 km
1,576 mi / 1,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD SHJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code ADD SHJ
ICAO Code HAAB OMSJ
City Addis Ababa Sharjah
Country Ethiopia United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Dubai
Elevation 7,630 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 25.330000, 55.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 2,536 kilometers (1,576 miles / 1,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 12:04 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:04 in Sharjah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,519 feet between the two airports. Sharjah 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 Sharjah (SHJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 227° (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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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