ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,518 km
943 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
1,518 km
943 mi / 820 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SHY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code ADD SHY
ICAO Code HAAB HTSY
City Addis Ababa Shinyanga
Country Ethiopia Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 1,518 kilometers (943 miles / 820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:29 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,830 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga 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 Shinyanga (SHY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 23° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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