Addis Ababa to Durban
5h 51m The flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) covers 4,369 km (2,715 miles) and takes approximately 5h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 191°, passing near 10.3° S, 35.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 7h 57m | 8h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 36m | 6h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 51m | 5h 16m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 08m | 5h 34m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ADD | DUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | King Shaka International Airport |
| City | Addis Ababa | Durban |
| Country | Ethiopia | South Africa |
| ICAO | HAAB | FALE |
| Coordinates | 8.9779, 38.7993 | -29.6144, 31.1197 |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 295 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Durban?
A non-stop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Durban (DUR) takes about 5h 51m. The great-circle distance is 4,369 km (2,715 miles, 2,359 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 191°.
How far is Addis Ababa from Durban?
4,369 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,715 miles or 2,359 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ADD and DUR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,369 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Addis Ababa
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.