ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,571 km
1,598 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
2,571 km
1,598 mi / 1,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD LMB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code ADD LMB
ICAO Code HAAB FWSM
City Addis Ababa Salima
Country Ethiopia Malawi
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 2,571 kilometers (1,598 miles / 1,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:39 in Salima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,942 feet between the two airports. Salima 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 Salima (LMB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 11° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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