ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,774 km
1,724 miles
BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
Distance
2,774 km
1,724 mi / 1,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD BLZ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Chileka International Airport
IATA Code ADD BLZ
ICAO Code HAAB FWCL
City Addis Ababa Blantyre
Country Ethiopia Malawi
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,555 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -15.680000, 34.970000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Blantyre (BLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi is 2,774 kilometers (1,724 miles / 1,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:41 in Blantyre.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,075 feet between the two airports. Chileka International 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 Blantyre (BLZ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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