Airport Comparison
| ADD | BSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | BSB |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | SBBR |
| City | Addis Ababa | Brasilia |
| Country | Ethiopia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 3,497 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | -15.870000, -47.920000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 9,933 kilometers (6,172 miles / 5,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.
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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:44 in Brasilia. 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 4,133 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International 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 Brasilia (BSB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.