ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,247 km
3,260 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
5,247 km
3,260 mi / 2,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
339°
north northwest

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ADD IES
Airport Name Bole International Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code ADD IES
ICAO Code HAAB EDAU
City Addis Ababa Riesa
Country Ethiopia Germany
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,630 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 51.290000, 13.360000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 5,247 kilometers (3,260 miles / 2,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:25 in Riesa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,308 feet between the two airports. Riesa-Gohlis 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 Riesa (IES) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 145° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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