ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,082 km
2,536 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
4,082 km
2,536 mi / 2,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD ZEC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code ADD ZEC
ICAO Code HAAB FASC
City Addis Ababa Secunda
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 4,082 kilometers (2,536 miles / 2,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 15:40 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:40 in Secunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,380 feet between the two airports. Secunda 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 Secunda (ZEC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 16° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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