ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,388 km
2,726 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
4,388 km
2,726 mi / 2,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD VIR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code ADD VIR
ICAO Code HAAB FAVG
City Addis Ababa Durban
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 4,388 kilometers (2,726 miles / 2,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 00:21 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:21 in Durban.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,610 feet between the two airports. Virginia 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 Durban (VIR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 12° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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