Addis Ababa to Johannesburg
5h 28m The flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) covers 4,068 km (2,528 miles) and takes approximately 5h 28m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 196°, passing near 8.6° S, 33.8° 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 24m | 7h 49m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 13m | 5h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 31m | 4h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 4h 47m | 5h 12m |
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 | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| City | Addis Ababa | Johannesburg |
| Country | Ethiopia | South Africa |
| ICAO | HAAB | FAOR |
| Coordinates | 8.9779, 38.7993 | -26.1401, 28.2468 |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 5,558 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?
A non-stop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 5h 28m. The great-circle distance is 4,068 km (2,528 miles, 2,197 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 196°.
How far is Addis Ababa from Johannesburg?
4,068 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,528 miles or 2,197 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 JNB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,068 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.