ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,448 km
2,764 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
4,448 km
2,764 mi / 2,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD TCU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code ADD TCU
ICAO Code HAAB FATN
City Addis Ababa Homeward
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 4,448 kilometers (2,764 miles / 2,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:02 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,689 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar 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 Homeward (TCU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 19° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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