ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,703 km
3,544 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
5,703 km
3,544 mi / 3,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
279°
west

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ADD SBI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code ADD SBI
ICAO Code HAAB GUSB
City Addis Ababa Koundara
Country Ethiopia Guinea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Conakry
Elevation 7,630 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 12.570000, -13.360000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 5,703 kilometers (3,544 miles / 3,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:00 in Koundara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,335 feet between the two airports. Sambailo 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 Koundara (SBI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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