ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,894 km
3,041 miles
AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
Distance
4,894 km
3,041 mi / 2,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AFD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Port Alfred Airport
IATA Code ADD AFD
ICAO Code HAAB FAPA
City Addis Ababa Port Alfred
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 307 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -33.550000, 26.880000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Port Alfred (AFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa is 4,894 kilometers (3,041 miles / 2,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:54 in Port Alfred.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,323 feet between the two airports. Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred (AFD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Port Alfred Airport (AFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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