ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,552 km
3,450 miles
BIO
Bilbao
Spain
Distance
5,552 km
3,450 mi / 2,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BIO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Bilbao Airport
IATA Code ADD BIO
ICAO Code HAAB LEBB
City Addis Ababa Bilbao
Country Ethiopia Spain
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 7,630 ft 138 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.300000, -2.910000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bilbao (BIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain is 5,552 kilometers (3,450 miles / 2,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Spain. 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 22:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:14 in Bilbao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,492 feet between the two airports. Bilbao 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 Bilbao (BIO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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