ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,590 km
5,959 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,590 km
5,959 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GIG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ADD GIG
ICAO Code HAAB SBGL
City Addis Ababa Rio De Janeiro
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,630 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,590 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Brazil. 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 10:06 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:06 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 7,602 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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