ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,554 km
8,422 miles
BGK
Big Creek
Belize
Distance
13,554 km
8,422 mi / 7,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BGK
Airport Name Bole International Airport Big Creek Airport
IATA Code ADD BGK
ICAO Code HAAB MZBG
City Addis Ababa Big Creek
Country Ethiopia Belize
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Belize
Elevation 7,630 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 16.520000, -88.410000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Big Creek (BGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Big Creek Airport (BGK) in Big Creek, Belize is 13,554 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Belize. 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 05:29 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:29 in Big Creek. With a 9-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 7,608 feet between the two airports. Big Creek 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 Big Creek (BGK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 68° (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 Big Creek Airport (BGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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