Distance From Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

The distance from Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome () to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is 2875 miles or 4626 kilometers or 2497 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nuwara Eliya ( Sri Lanka ) to Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuwara Eliya and Addis Ababa takes around 6 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 6 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ADD

Kilometers		4626 km
Statute Miles		2875 miles
Nautical Miles		2497 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 36 minutes

Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Flight Route Map - to ADD Flight Path

Location of Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome & Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ADD

Time difference between Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Addis Ababa time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Nuwara Eliya.

Location	Local Time
Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-21, 20:53:52 +0530
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2026-06-21, 18:23:52 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome ( / ) Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Destination

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD / HAAB) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia