ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,485 km
2,787 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
4,485 km
2,787 mi / 2,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SZM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code ADD SZM
ICAO Code HAAB FYSS
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Namibia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 4,485 kilometers (2,787 miles / 2,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:15 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:15 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,176 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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