ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,139 km
3,193 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,139 km
3,193 mi / 2,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ZRH
Airport Name Bole International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ADD ZRH
ICAO Code HAAB LSZH
City Addis Ababa Zurich
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 47.460000, 8.550000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,139 kilometers (3,193 miles / 2,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Switzerland. 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 08:59 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:59 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,214 feet between the two airports. Zurich 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 136° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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