ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,673 km
2,904 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,673 km
2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD XNU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code ADD XNU
ICAO Code HAAB DFON
City Addis Ababa Nouna
Country Ethiopia Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 7,630 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 12.750000, -3.870000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 4,673 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:56 in Nouna. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,744 feet between the two airports. Nouna 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 Nouna (XNU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 91° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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