ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,689 km
3,535 miles
EME
Emden
Germany
Distance
5,689 km
3,535 mi / 3,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD EME
Airport Name Bole International Airport Emden Airport
IATA Code ADD EME
ICAO Code HAAB EDWE
City Addis Ababa Emden
Country Ethiopia Germany
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,630 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 53.390000, 7.230000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Emden (EME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Emden Airport (EME) in Emden, Germany is 5,689 kilometers (3,535 miles / 3,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:57 in Emden.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,627 feet between the two airports. Emden 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 Emden (EME) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Emden Airport (EME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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