ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,768 km
1,099 miles
IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
Distance
1,768 km
1,099 mi / 955 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD IRO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Birao Airport
IATA Code ADD IRO
ICAO Code HAAB FEFI
City Addis Ababa Birao
Country Ethiopia Central African Republic
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Bangui
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,696 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 10.240000, 22.720000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Birao (IRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic is 1,768 kilometers (1,099 miles / 955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Central African Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:20 in Birao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,934 feet between the two airports. Birao 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 Birao (IRO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 93° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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