ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
743 km
462 miles
BUO
Burao
Somalia
Distance
743 km
462 mi / 401 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD BUO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Burao Airport
IATA Code ADD BUO
ICAO Code HAAB HCMV
City Addis Ababa Burao
Country Ethiopia Somalia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.530000, 45.550000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Burao (BUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia is 743 kilometers (462 miles / 401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:43 in Burao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,230 feet between the two airports. Burao 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 Burao (BUO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 266° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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