ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,358 km
1,465 miles
AKF
Kufra
Libya
Distance
2,358 km
1,465 mi / 1,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD AKF
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kufra Airport
IATA Code ADD AKF
ICAO Code HAAB HLKF
City Addis Ababa Kufra
Country Ethiopia Libya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,367 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 24.180000, 23.310000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kufra (AKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya is 2,358 kilometers (1,465 miles / 1,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 03:42 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:42 in Kufra.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,263 feet between the two airports. Kufra 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 Kufra (AKF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 133° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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