ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,693 km
1,052 miles
BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
Distance
1,693 km
1,052 mi / 914 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
247°
west southwest

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ADD BZU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Buta Zega Airport
IATA Code ADD BZU
ICAO Code HAAB FZKJ
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 2.820000, 24.790000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo is 1,693 kilometers (1,052 miles / 914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 04:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:19 in Buta Zega Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,252 feet between the two airports. Buta Zega 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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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