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Flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Ndola (NLA)

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia ↔ Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, Zambia

A direct route between Addis Ababa and Ndola appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
Distance
2,688 km
1,670 miles
Est. flight time
3h 52m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Ethiopia

Jan
23°
28/18
10mm
Feb
24°
29/19
25mm
Mar
25°
30/20
60mm
Apr
25°
30/20
80mm
May
25°
30/20
75mm
Jun
23°
28/18
130mm
Jul
22°
27/17
270mm
Aug
22°
27/17
290mm
Sep
23°
28/18
165mm
Oct
23°
28/18
20mm
Nov
23°
28/18
10mm
Dec
22°
27/17
5mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Zambia

Jan
22°
27/17
Feb
22°
27/17
Mar
21°
26/16
Apr
19°
24/14
May
16°
21/11
Jun
13°
18/8
Jul
13°
18/8
Aug
15°
20/10
Sep
19°
24/14
Oct
23°
28/18
Nov
24°
29/19
Dec
23°
28/18

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Zambia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Ndola?

Addis Ababa (ADD) and Ndola (NLA) are around 2,688 km (1,670 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 52m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the ADD–NLA route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Ethiopian Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Ndola?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Zambia?

Across Zambia, the warmest month on average is November, with mean temperatures around 24°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Zambia?

The UK FCDO currently rates Zambia as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.