Bengaluru to Shashamane flights
Shashamane lies 4,312 km (2,680 mi) west of Bengaluru, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 17 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.
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| Bengaluru | Shashamane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Ethiopia |
| Population | 8.5 million | 208,400 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 1,924 m (6,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | AWA, 25 km out |
Clocks in Shashamane are 2 h 30 min behind Bengaluru right now, so a 6 h 17 min journey lands only 3 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shashamane
Crossing from India into Ethiopia: money changes from the Rupee to the Birr (ETB); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Shashamane
Shashamane is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawassa International Airport | AWA | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,843 ft | 5,450 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,312 km (2,680 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Shashamane from Bengaluru?
4,312 km (2,680 mi) in a straight line, west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Shashamane by air?
About 6 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Shashamane?
Shashamane is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Addis_Ababa against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Shashamane flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Hawassa International Airport (AWA).
What currency do I need in Shashamane?
The Birr (ETB).
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.