ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,257 km
781 miles
BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
Distance
1,257 km
781 mi / 679 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
230°
southwest

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ADD BUX
Airport Name Bole International Airport Bunia Airport
IATA Code ADD BUX
ICAO Code HAAB FZKA
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,045 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 1.570000, 30.220000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bunia Airport (BUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo is 1,257 kilometers (781 miles / 679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:38 in Bunia Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,585 feet between the two airports. Bunia 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 Bunia Airport (BUX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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