ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,294 km
804 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
1,294 km
804 mi / 699 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MWE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code ADD MWE
ICAO Code HAAB HSMR
City Addis Ababa Merowe
Country Ethiopia Sudan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 7,630 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 18.450000, 31.830000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 1,294 kilometers (804 miles / 699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:03 in Merowe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,784 feet between the two airports. Merowe 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 Merowe (MWE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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