ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,305 km
3,296 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
5,305 km
3,296 mi / 2,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LEJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code ADD LEJ
ICAO Code HAAB EDDP
City Addis Ababa Leipzig
Country Ethiopia Germany
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,630 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 51.430000, 12.240000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 5,305 kilometers (3,296 miles / 2,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 00:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:20 in Leipzig.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,165 feet between the two airports. Leipzig Halle 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 Leipzig (LEJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 143° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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