ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,479 km
2,783 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
4,479 km
2,783 mi / 2,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD UNE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code ADD UNE
ICAO Code HAAB FXQN
City Addis Ababa Qacha's Nek
Country Ethiopia Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Maseru
Elevation 7,630 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 4,479 kilometers (2,783 miles / 2,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:30 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,530 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek 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 Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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