ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,634 km
2,879 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
4,634 km
2,879 mi / 2,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD UTT
Airport Name Bole International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code ADD UTT
ICAO Code HAAB FAUT
City Addis Ababa Mthatha
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 4,634 kilometers (2,879 miles / 2,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:35 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,230 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima 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 Mthatha (UTT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 15° (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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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