ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,996 km
1,240 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,996 km
1,240 mi / 1,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD ELQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code ADD ELQ
ICAO Code HAAB OEGS
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 26.300000, 43.770000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 1,996 kilometers (1,240 miles / 1,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 20:26 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:26 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,504 feet between the two airports. Gassim 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 196° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.