ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,554 km
8,422 miles
MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,554 km
8,422 mi / 7,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD MBU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Babanakira Airport
IATA Code ADD MBU
ICAO Code HAAB AGGI
City Addis Ababa Mbambanakira
Country Ethiopia Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.750000, 159.840000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mbambanakira (MBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands is 13,554 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:46 in Mbambanakira. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,630 feet between the two airports. Babanakira 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 Mbambanakira (MBU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 275° (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 Babanakira Airport (MBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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