ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,652 km
3,512 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
5,652 km
3,512 mi / 3,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SMW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code ADD SMW
ICAO Code HAAB GMMA
City Addis Ababa Smara
Country Ethiopia EH
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 7,630 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 26.730000, -11.680000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 5,652 kilometers (3,512 miles / 3,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:39 in Smara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,280 feet between the two airports. Smara 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 Smara (SMW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 101° (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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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