Distance From Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, BCU - ADD Distance

The distance from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (BCU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is 1981 miles or 3188 kilometers or 1720 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bauchi ( Nigeria ) to Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bauchi and Addis Ababa takes around 4 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, Nigeria to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 4 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BCU - ADD

Kilometers		3188 km
Statute Miles		1981 miles
Nautical Miles		1720 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 33 minutes

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Flight Route Map - BCU to ADD Flight Path

Location of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport & Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bauchi, Nigeria and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BCU - ADD

Time difference between Bauchi (Nigeria) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 2 Hours.
Addis Ababa time is 2 Hours ahead of Bauchi.

Location	Local Time
Bauchi (Nigeria)	2026-10-26, 23:20:15 WAT
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2026-10-27, 01:20:15 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (BCU / DNBC) Bauchi, Nigeria

Destination

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD / HAAB) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia