ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
819 km
509 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
819 km
509 mi / 442 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD WJR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code ADD WJR
ICAO Code HAAB HKWJ
City Addis Ababa Wajir
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,630 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 1.730000, 40.090000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 819 kilometers (509 miles / 442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:47 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:47 in Wajir.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,860 feet between the two airports. Wajir 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 Wajir (WJR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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