ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
721 km
448 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
721 km
448 mi / 389 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD TES
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code ADD TES
ICAO Code HAAB HHTS
City Addis Ababa Tessenei
Country Ethiopia Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Asmara
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 15.120000, 36.680000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 721 kilometers (448 miles / 389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:32 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,612 feet between the two airports. Tessenei 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 Tessenei (TES) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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