ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,346 km
2,079 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
3,346 km
2,079 mi / 1,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
208°
south southwest

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ADD SJQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code ADD SJQ
ICAO Code HAAB FLSS
City Addis Ababa Sesheke
Country Ethiopia Zambia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 3,346 kilometers (2,079 miles / 1,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 23:33 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:33 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,530 feet between the two airports. Sesheke 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 Sesheke (SJQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 30° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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