ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,274 km
1,413 miles
BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
Distance
2,274 km
1,413 mi / 1,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BSU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Basankusu Airport
IATA Code ADD BSU
ICAO Code HAAB FZEN
City Addis Ababa Basankusu
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,217 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 1.220000, 19.790000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Basankusu (BSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo is 2,274 kilometers (1,413 miles / 1,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:57 in Basankusu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,413 feet between the two airports. Basankusu 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 Basankusu (BSU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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