ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,141 km
5,680 miles
BQS
Blagoveschensk
Russia
Distance
9,141 km
5,680 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD BQS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ignatyevo Airport
IATA Code ADD BQS
ICAO Code HAAB UHBB
City Addis Ababa Blagoveschensk
Country Ethiopia Russia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 7,630 ft 638 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 50.430000, 127.410000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Blagoveschensk (BQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) in Blagoveschensk, Russia is 9,141 kilometers (5,680 miles / 4,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:56 in Blagoveschensk. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,992 feet between the two airports. Ignatyevo Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Blagoveschensk (BQS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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