ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,106 km
3,173 miles
BWA
Bhairawa
Nepal
Distance
5,106 km
3,173 mi / 2,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD BWA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Bhairahawa Airport
IATA Code ADD BWA
ICAO Code HAAB VNBW
City Addis Ababa Bhairawa
Country Ethiopia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 7,630 ft 358 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 27.510000, 83.420000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bhairawa (BWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, Nepal is 5,106 kilometers (3,173 miles / 2,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Nepal. 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 20:25 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:10 in Bhairawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,272 feet between the two airports. Bhairahawa 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 Bhairawa (BWA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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