ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,995 km
3,104 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
4,995 km
3,104 mi / 2,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD SMV
Airport Name Bole International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code ADD SMV
ICAO Code HAAB LSZS
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.530000, 9.880000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 4,995 kilometers (3,104 miles / 2,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:41 in Samedan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,030 feet between the two airports. Samedan 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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