ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,178 km
2,596 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
4,178 km
2,596 mi / 2,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD VYD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code ADD VYD
ICAO Code HAAB FAVY
City Addis Ababa Vryheid
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 4,178 kilometers (2,596 miles / 2,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 21:41 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:41 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,831 feet between the two airports. Vryheid 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 Vryheid (VYD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 13° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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