ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,020 km
3,119 miles
QXB
Lyon
France
Distance
5,020 km
3,119 mi / 2,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD QXB
Airport Name Bole International Airport Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport
IATA Code ADD QXB
ICAO Code HAAB LFMA
City Addis Ababa Lyon
Country Ethiopia France
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Paris
Elevation 7,630 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.510000, 5.370000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lyon (QXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France is 5,020 kilometers (3,119 miles / 2,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 France. 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 22:42 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:42 in Lyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,263 feet between the two airports. Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) 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 Lyon (QXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 130° (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 Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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