Airport Comparison
| ADD | AFA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | AFA |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | SAMR |
| City | Addis Ababa | San Rafael |
| Country | Ethiopia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 2,470 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | -34.590000, -68.400000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to San Rafael (AFA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina is 12,144 kilometers (7,546 miles / 6,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:52 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:52 in San Rafael. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,160 feet between the two airports. Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano 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 San Rafael (AFA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.