ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
984 km
611 miles
GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
Distance
984 km
611 mi / 531 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD GLK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Galcaio Airport
IATA Code ADD GLK
ICAO Code HAAB HCMR
City Addis Ababa Galcaio
Country Ethiopia Somalia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 7,630 ft 975 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 6.780000, 47.450000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Galcaio (GLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia is 984 kilometers (611 miles / 531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:08 in Galcaio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,655 feet between the two airports. Galcaio 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 Galcaio (GLK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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