ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,767 km
2,962 miles
CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
Distance
4,767 km
2,962 mi / 2,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD CIT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Shymkent Airport
IATA Code ADD CIT
ICAO Code HAAB UAII
City Addis Ababa Shymkent
Country Ethiopia Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Almaty
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,387 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 42.360000, 69.480000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shymkent (CIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 4,767 kilometers (2,962 miles / 2,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:14 in Shymkent.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,243 feet between the two airports. Shymkent 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 Shymkent (CIT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). 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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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