ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,049 km
1,894 miles
MVB
Franceville
Gabon
Distance
3,049 km
1,894 mi / 1,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MVB
Airport Name Bole International Airport M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
IATA Code ADD MVB
ICAO Code HAAB FOON
City Addis Ababa Franceville
Country Ethiopia Gabon
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Libreville
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -1.660000, 13.440000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Franceville (MVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon is 3,049 kilometers (1,894 miles / 1,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:42 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:42 in Franceville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,180 feet between the two airports. M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba 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 Franceville (MVB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 67° (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 M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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