ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,537 km
2,198 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
3,537 km
2,198 mi / 1,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

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ADD KSY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code ADD KSY
ICAO Code HAAB LTCF
City Addis Ababa Kars
Country Ethiopia Turkey
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 40.560000, 43.120000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 3,537 kilometers (2,198 miles / 1,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 18:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:05 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,741 feet between the two airports. Kars 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 Kars (KSY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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