ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,693 km
2,295 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
3,693 km
2,295 mi / 1,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

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Airport Name Bole International Airport Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code ADD LCD
ICAO Code HAAB FALO
City Addis Ababa Louis Trichardt
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 3,693 kilometers (2,295 miles / 1,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:55 in Louis Trichardt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,605 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt (LCD) 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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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