ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,389 km
2,106 miles
CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
Distance
3,389 km
2,106 mi / 1,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD CBQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Margaret Ekpo International Airport
IATA Code ADD CBQ
ICAO Code HAAB DNCA
City Addis Ababa Calabar
Country Ethiopia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,630 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 4.980000, 8.350000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Calabar (CBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria is 3,389 kilometers (2,106 miles / 1,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:18 in Calabar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,420 feet between the two airports. Margaret Ekpo International 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 Calabar (CBQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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