ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,446 km
1,520 miles
DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
Distance
2,446 km
1,520 mi / 1,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD DWA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Dwangwa Airport
IATA Code ADD DWA
ICAO Code HAAB FWDW
City Addis Ababa Dwangwa
Country Ethiopia Malawi
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -12.520000, 34.130000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dwangwa (DWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi is 2,446 kilometers (1,520 miles / 1,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:05 in Dwangwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,025 feet between the two airports. Dwangwa 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 Dwangwa (DWA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 12° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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