ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,828 km
2,379 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
3,828 km
2,379 mi / 2,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

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ADD WAX
Airport Name Bole International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code ADD WAX
ICAO Code HAAB HLZW
City Addis Ababa Zuwara
Country Ethiopia Libya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 32.950000, 12.020000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 3,828 kilometers (2,379 miles / 2,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:56 in Zuwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,630 feet between the two airports. Zwara 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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