ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,393 km
866 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
1,393 km
866 mi / 752 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD JRO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code ADD JRO
ICAO Code HAAB HTKJ
City Addis Ababa Arusha
Country Ethiopia Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 1,393 kilometers (866 miles / 752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:19 in Arusha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,698 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International 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 Arusha (JRO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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