ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,983 km
4,339 miles
DIN
Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
Distance
6,983 km
4,339 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD DIN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Dien Bien Phu Airport
IATA Code ADD DIN
ICAO Code HAAB VVDB
City Addis Ababa Dien Bien Phu
Country Ethiopia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,611 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 21.400000, 103.010000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam is 6,983 kilometers (4,339 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Vietnam. 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 15:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:38 in Dien Bien Phu. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,019 feet between the two airports. Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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