Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Addis-Abeba ➔ Abidjan
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~5,810 km
Average flight time
~7h 05m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Addis-Abeba and Abidjan aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Addis-Abeba → Abidjan: 4,730 km, 5h39 block time, departing Bole International (HAAB) and arriving Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (DIAP). We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Addis-Abeba. Onward helicopter transfer available to Plateau / Assinie.
Departure and arrival airports
Bole International (HAAB)
On the departure side, Bole International (HAAB) serves Addis-Abeba from 8.98°N / 38.80°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Ethiopian Executive Terminal; 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Addis.
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (DIAP)
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (DIAP / ABJ) is a major business field at 5.26°N / 3.93°W, Ivory Coast. Runway: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Aéria Executive Handling. Helicopter link: Plateau / Assinie.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 4,730 km · 2,554 NM
- Estimated block time
- 5h39
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 8X (Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Ethiopian Executive Terminal — Bole International (HAAB / ADD)
- Arrival FBO
- Aéria Executive Handling — Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (DIAP / ABJ)
- Departure runway
- 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Plateau / Assinie
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector Éthiopie → Côte d'Ivoire: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Addis-Abeba to Abidjan?
About 5h39 block time on a Falcon 8X, for 4,730 km great-circle between HAAB and DIAP.
Which aircraft suits Addis-Abeba → Abidjan?
A Falcon 8X (Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Bole International?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Ethiopian Executive Terminal.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Éthiopie → Côte d'Ivoire: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

