ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,715 km
3,551 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
5,715 km
3,551 mi / 3,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
334°
north northwest

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ADD AMS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code ADD AMS
ICAO Code HAAB EHAM
City Addis Ababa Amsterdam
Country Ethiopia Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 7,630 ft -11 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 52.310000, 4.760000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 5,715 kilometers (3,551 miles / 3,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Netherlands. 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 19:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:07 in Amsterdam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,641 feet between the two airports. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 135° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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