ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,847 km
2,390 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
3,847 km
2,390 mi / 2,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SDD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code ADD SDD
ICAO Code HAAB FNUB
City Addis Ababa Lubango
Country Ethiopia Angola
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Luanda
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 3,847 kilometers (2,390 miles / 2,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:33 in Lubango.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,852 feet between the two airports. Lubango 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 Lubango (SDD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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