ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,655 km
2,893 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
4,655 km
2,893 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD SLV
Airport Name Bole International Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code ADD SLV
ICAO Code HAAB VISM
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia India
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 31.080000, 77.070000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 4,655 kilometers (2,893 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 India. 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 05:47 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:17 in Shimla Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,558 feet between the two airports. Shimla 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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