ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,796 km
6,708 miles
GBJ
Grand Bourg
GP
Distance
10,796 km
6,708 mi / 5,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GBJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Les Bases Airport
IATA Code ADD GBJ
ICAO Code HAAB TFFM
City Addis Ababa Grand Bourg
Country Ethiopia GP
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 7,630 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 15.870000, -61.270000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Grand Bourg (GBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP is 10,796 kilometers (6,708 miles / 5,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 GP. 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 10:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:58 in Grand Bourg. 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 7,614 feet between the two airports. Les Bases 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 Grand Bourg (GBJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Les Bases Airport (GBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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