ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,420 km
2,747 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
4,420 km
2,747 mi / 2,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD WVB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code ADD WVB
ICAO Code HAAB FYWB
City Addis Ababa Walvis Bay
Country Ethiopia Namibia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 7,630 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 4,420 kilometers (2,747 miles / 2,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:12 in Walvis Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,331 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 39° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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