ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,076 km
1,290 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
2,076 km
1,290 mi / 1,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MBI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code ADD MBI
ICAO Code HAAB HTMB
City Addis Ababa Mbeya
Country Ethiopia Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 2,076 kilometers (1,290 miles / 1,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:27 in Mbeya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,030 feet between the two airports. Mbeya 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 Mbeya (MBI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 17° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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