ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,057 km
657 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
1,057 km
657 mi / 571 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD MGQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code ADD MGQ
ICAO Code HAAB HCMM
City Addis Ababa Mogadishu
Country Ethiopia Somalia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 7,630 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 2.010000, 45.300000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 1,057 kilometers (657 miles / 571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 00:55 in Mogadishu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,601 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International 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 Mogadishu (MGQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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