Addis Ababa to Tarime flights
Tarime lies 1,252 km (778 mi) south-west of Addis Ababa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Addis Ababa | Tarime | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
| Population | 3.9 million | 133,043 |
| Elevation | 2,405 m (7,890 ft) | 1,398 m (4,587 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | ADD, 8 km out | MRE, 72 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tarime
Crossing from Ethiopia into Tanzania: money changes from the Birr to the Shilling (TZS); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tarime
Tarime is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE), 72 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 3,450 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (regional) | MRE | 72 km (45 mi) | 3,450 ft | 5,200 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tarime from Addis Ababa?
1,252 km (778 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Addis Ababa.
How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Tarime by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Addis Ababa and Tarime?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Addis Ababa to Tarime flights?
Typically Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE).
What currency do I need in Tarime?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.