ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,996 km
3,104 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
4,996 km
3,104 mi / 2,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD VNS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code ADD VNS
ICAO Code HAAB VEBN
City Addis Ababa Varanasi
Country Ethiopia India
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 7,630 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 25.450000, 82.860000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 4,996 kilometers (3,104 miles / 2,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:28 in Varanasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,360 feet between the two airports. Lal Bahadur Shastri 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 Varanasi (VNS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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