ADD to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 2,519 km (1,565 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to ADD).
How far is it from Addis Ababa to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 2,519 km (1,565 mi, 1,360 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ADD to DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly northeast of ADD.
How is the ADD to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written ADD-DXB in IATA codes and HAAB-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is ADD (HAAB), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| ADD | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | HAAB | OMDB |
| Country | Ethiopia | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #152 | #19 |
HAAB starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DXB sits 7,568 ft (2,307 m) lower than ADD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ADD to DXB
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Dubai?
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 2,519 km (1,565 mi, 1,360 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ADD to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between ADD and DXB takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from ADD?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly northeast of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
Which airlines fly ADD to DXB?
3 airlines appear on the ADD-DXB route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai.
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