ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,688 km
1,670 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
2,688 km
1,670 mi / 1,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
205°
south southwest

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ADD NLA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code ADD NLA
ICAO Code HAAB FLND
City Addis Ababa Ndola
Country Ethiopia Zambia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 2,688 kilometers (1,670 miles / 1,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:41 in Ndola.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,463 feet between the two airports. Ndola 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 Ndola (NLA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 25° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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