ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,422 km
5,855 miles
BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,422 km
5,855 mi / 5,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD BUW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Betoambari Airport
IATA Code ADD BUW
ICAO Code HAAB WAWB
City Addis Ababa Bau Bau-Butung Island
Country Ethiopia Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Makassar
Elevation 7,630 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -5.490000, 122.570000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia is 9,422 kilometers (5,855 miles / 5,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:36 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:36 in Bau Bau-Butung Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,466 feet between the two airports. Betoambari 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 Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 280° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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