ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,725 km
2,315 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,725 km
2,315 mi / 2,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
346°
north northwest

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ADD IST
Airport Name Bole International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ADD IST
ICAO Code HAAB LTFM
City Addis Ababa Istanbul
Country Ethiopia Turkey
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7,630 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 41.280000, 28.750000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,725 kilometers (2,315 miles / 2,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:53 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,305 feet between the two airports. Istanbul 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 Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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