ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,257 km
2,645 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
4,257 km
2,645 mi / 2,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD EMG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code ADD EMG
ICAO Code HAAB FAEM
City Addis Ababa Empangeni
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 4,257 kilometers (2,645 miles / 2,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:33 in Empangeni.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,379 feet between the two airports. Empangeni 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 Empangeni (EMG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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