ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,195 km
2,607 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
4,195 km
2,607 mi / 2,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD NCS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code ADD NCS
ICAO Code HAAB FANC
City Addis Ababa Newcastle
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 4,195 kilometers (2,607 miles / 2,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:16 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,556 feet between the two airports. Newcastle 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 Newcastle (NCS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 14° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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