ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,832 km
2,381 miles
ASS
Arathusa
South Africa
Distance
3,832 km
2,381 mi / 2,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ASS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport
IATA Code ADD ASS
ICAO Code HAAB FACC
City Addis Ababa Arathusa
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -24.740000, 31.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Arathusa (ASS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) in Arathusa, South Africa is 3,832 kilometers (2,381 miles / 2,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:21 in Arathusa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,430 feet between the two airports. Arathusa Safari Lodge 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 Arathusa (ASS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 13° (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 Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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