ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,480 km
1,541 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
2,480 km
1,541 mi / 1,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
247°
west southwest

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ADD MDK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code ADD MDK
ICAO Code HAAB FZEA
City Addis Ababa Mbandaka
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 0.020000, 18.290000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 2,480 kilometers (1,541 miles / 1,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 15:51 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:51 in Mbandaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,590 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka 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 Mbandaka (MDK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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