ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,905 km
2,427 miles
LLE
Malelane
South Africa
Distance
3,905 km
2,427 mi / 2,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
191°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LLE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Riverside Airport
IATA Code ADD LLE
ICAO Code HAAB FAMN
City Addis Ababa Malelane
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -25.430000, 31.580000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Malelane (LLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa is 3,905 kilometers (2,427 miles / 2,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 14:02 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:02 in Malelane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,606 feet between the two airports. Riverside 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 Malelane (LLE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 12° (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 Riverside Airport (LLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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