ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,478 km
918 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
1,478 km
918 mi / 798 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD UKA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code ADD UKA
ICAO Code HAAB HKUK
City Addis Ababa Ukunda
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,630 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 1,478 kilometers (918 miles / 798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:05 in Ukunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,532 feet between the two airports. Ukunda 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 Ukunda (UKA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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