ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,682 km
3,530 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
5,682 km
3,530 mi / 3,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

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ADD HEI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code ADD HEI
ICAO Code HAAB EDXB
City Addis Ababa Busum
Country Ethiopia Germany
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,630 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 54.150000, 8.900000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 5,682 kilometers (3,530 miles / 3,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Germany. 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 13:36 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:36 in Busum.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,623 feet between the two airports. Heide-Busum 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 Busum (HEI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 141° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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