Addis Ababa to Bangui (ADD–BGF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET959
ET Ethiopian
7M8
10:35 AM
EAT T2
12:15 PM
WAT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET958
ET Ethiopian
7M8
1:40 PM
WAT
7:00 PM
EAT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Bangui
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,427 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 1 1-stop hubs

ADD–BGF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,427 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–BGF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 7M8 3h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to BGF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to BGF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
9
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Bangui is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · BGF: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 4:00 PM in Bangui.
Distance & Flight Time
1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter the Central African Republic. Apply at the CAR embassy or consulate. There is no CAR diplomatic mission in Addis Ababa, so the nearest options are Nairobi, Kinshasa, or Paris. The single-entry visa costs around EUR 80 to EUR 120 depending on the issuing post. Processing takes 1 to 3 weeks.

Required documents include a completed form, two passport photos, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, flight reservation, and proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages.Most of the country outside Bangui is under armed group control or contested. Many governments advise against all travel to CAR. If you still plan to go, register with your embassy and arrange ground logistics in advance. Bangui M'Poko International Airport operates limited international flights, mostly through Douala, Nairobi, or Addis Ababa.

ADD–BGF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Bangui route.
Route details
Distance1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: BGF
IATA / ICAOBGF / FEFF
TimezoneAfrica/Bangui
Elevation1,208 ft / 368 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to BGF flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bangui M'Poko International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,427 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ADD to BGF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bangui is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from BGF to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to BGF

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to BGF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to BGF ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,296 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.