ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,268 km
2,652 miles
HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
Distance
4,268 km
2,652 mi / 2,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD HRS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Harrismith Airport
IATA Code ADD HRS
ICAO Code HAAB FAHR
City Addis Ababa Harrismith
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,585 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -28.240000, 29.110000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Harrismith (HRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa is 4,268 kilometers (2,652 miles / 2,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 21:09 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:09 in Harrismith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,045 feet between the two airports. Harrismith 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 Harrismith (HRS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 16° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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