ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,668 km
6,629 miles
BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
Distance
10,668 km
6,629 mi / 5,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BGI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Sir Grantley Adams International Airport
IATA Code ADD BGI
ICAO Code HAAB TBPB
City Addis Ababa Bridgetown
Country Ethiopia Barbados
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Barbados
Elevation 7,630 ft 169 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 13.070000, -59.490000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bridgetown (BGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados is 10,668 kilometers (6,629 miles / 5,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:05 in Bridgetown. With a 7-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 7,461 feet between the two airports. Sir Grantley Adams International 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 Bridgetown (BGI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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