ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,108 km
3,174 miles
BXO
Buochs
Switzerland
Distance
5,108 km
3,174 mi / 2,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BXO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Buochs Airport
IATA Code ADD BXO
ICAO Code HAAB LSZC
City Addis Ababa Buochs
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,475 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 46.970000, 8.400000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Buochs (BXO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Buochs Airport (BXO) in Buochs, Switzerland is 5,108 kilometers (3,174 miles / 2,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:20 in Buochs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,155 feet between the two airports. Buochs 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 Buochs (BXO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). 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 Buochs Airport (BXO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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