ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
741 km
460 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
741 km
460 mi / 400 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LOK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code ADD LOK
ICAO Code HAAB HKLO
City Addis Ababa Lodwar
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 3.120000, 35.610000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 741 kilometers (460 miles / 400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:07 in Lodwar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,915 feet between the two airports. Lodwar 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 Lodwar (LOK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 28° (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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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