ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,307 km
1,434 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
2,307 km
1,434 mi / 1,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
228°
southwest

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ADD LBO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code ADD LBO
ICAO Code HAAB FZVI
City Addis Ababa Lusambo
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 2,307 kilometers (1,434 miles / 1,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 18:03 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:03 in Lusambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,223 feet between the two airports. Lusambo 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 Lusambo (LBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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