ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,217 km
1,999 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
3,217 km
1,999 mi / 1,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD NKS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code ADD NKS
ICAO Code HAAB FKAN
City Addis Ababa Nkongsamba
Country Ethiopia Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Douala
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 4.950000, 9.930000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 3,217 kilometers (1,999 miles / 1,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:46 in Nkongsamba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,989 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba 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 Nkongsamba (NKS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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