ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,056 km
2,520 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
4,056 km
2,520 mi / 2,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GCJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code ADD GCJ
ICAO Code HAAB FAGC
City Addis Ababa Midrand
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 4,056 kilometers (2,520 miles / 2,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 16:12 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:12 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,305 feet between the two airports. Grand Central 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 Midrand (GCJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 18° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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