ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,970 km
4,331 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
6,970 km
4,331 mi / 3,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FAE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code ADD FAE
ICAO Code HAAB EKVG
City Addis Ababa Vagar
Country Ethiopia FO
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 7,630 ft 280 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 62.060000, -7.280000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 6,970 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:28 in Vagar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,350 feet between the two airports. Vagar 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 Vagar (FAE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 127° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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