ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
4,575 km
2,843 miles
ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Distance
4,575 km
2,843 mi / 2,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

ACJ ADD
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Bole International Airport
IATA Code ACJ ADD
ICAO Code VCCA HAAB
City Anuradhapura Addis Ababa
Country Sri Lanka Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 324 ft 7,630 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 8.980000, 38.800000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 4,575 kilometers (2,843 miles / 2,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Sri Lanka with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Anuradhapura, it's 15:56 in Addis Ababa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,306 feet between the two airports. Bole International Airport sits higher than Anuradhapura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Bole International Airport (ADD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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