ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,721 km
2,934 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
4,721 km
2,934 mi / 2,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD UTW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code ADD UTW
ICAO Code HAAB FAQT
City Addis Ababa Queenstown
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 4,721 kilometers (2,934 miles / 2,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 18:47 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:47 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,993 feet between the two airports. Queenstown 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 Queenstown (UTW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 18° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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