ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,877 km
3,652 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
5,877 km
3,652 mi / 3,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD ZYL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code ADD ZYL
ICAO Code HAAB VGSY
City Addis Ababa Sylhet
Country Ethiopia Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 7,630 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 24.960000, 91.870000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 5,877 kilometers (3,652 miles / 3,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:38 in Sylhet. 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 7,580 feet between the two airports. Osmany 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 Sylhet (ZYL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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