ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,319 km
3,305 miles
VLU
Velikiye Luki
Russia
Distance
5,319 km
3,305 mi / 2,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD VLU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Velikiye Luki Airport
IATA Code ADD VLU
ICAO Code HAAB ULOL
City Addis Ababa Velikiye Luki
Country Ethiopia Russia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Moscow
Elevation 7,630 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 56.380000, 30.610000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 5,319 kilometers (3,305 miles / 2,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:46 in Velikiye Luki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,302 feet between the two airports. Velikiye Luki 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 Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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