The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,704 kilometers (3,544 miles / 3,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:51 in Freetown. 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 7,570 feet between the two airports. Hastings 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 Freetown (HGS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.