ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
254 km
158 miles
DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
Distance
254 km
158 mi / 137 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD DSE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Combolcha Airport
IATA Code ADD DSE
ICAO Code HAAB HADC
City Addis Ababa Dessie
Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 7,630 ft 6,117 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 11.080000, 39.710000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dessie (DSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia is 254 kilometers (158 miles / 137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ethiopia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:57 in Dessie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,513 feet between the two airports. Combolcha 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 Dessie (DSE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Combolcha Airport (DSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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