ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,559 km
4,075 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
6,559 km
4,075 mi / 3,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD SOT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code ADD SOT
ICAO Code HAAB EFSO
City Addis Ababa Sodankyla
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 7,630 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 67.390000, 26.620000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 6,559 kilometers (4,075 miles / 3,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:47 in Sodankyla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,028 feet between the two airports. Sodankyla 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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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