ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,268 km
7,623 miles
BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Distance
12,268 km
7,623 mi / 6,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD BGA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Palonegro Airport
IATA Code ADD BGA
ICAO Code HAAB SKBG
City Addis Ababa Bucaramanga
Country Ethiopia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bogota
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,897 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 7.130000, -73.180000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bucaramanga (BGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia is 12,268 kilometers (7,623 miles / 6,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:55 in Bucaramanga. 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 3,733 feet between the two airports. Palonegro 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 Bucaramanga (BGA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 78° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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