ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,164 km
723 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,164 km
723 mi / 628 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD NBO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ADD NBO
ICAO Code HAAB HKJK
City Addis Ababa Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,164 kilometers (723 miles / 628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 08:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:56 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,300 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 10° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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