ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
267 km
166 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
267 km
166 mi / 144 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
206°
south southwest

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ADD SXU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code ADD SXU
ICAO Code HAAB HASD
City Addis Ababa Soddu
Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 7,630 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 6.820000, 37.750000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 267 kilometers (166 miles / 144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ethiopia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:11 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,230 feet between the two airports. Soddu 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 Soddu (SXU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 26° (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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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