ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,620 km
1,628 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
2,620 km
1,628 mi / 1,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD PLF
Airport Name Bole International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code ADD PLF
ICAO Code HAAB FTTP
City Addis Ababa Pala
Country Ethiopia Chad
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.380000, 14.930000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 2,620 kilometers (1,628 miles / 1,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:41 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,098 feet between the two airports. Pala 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 Pala (PLF) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 89° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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