ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,348 km
1,459 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,348 km
1,459 mi / 1,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD RAH
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code ADD RAH
ICAO Code HAAB OERF
City Addis Ababa Rafha
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 29.630000, 43.490000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 2,348 kilometers (1,459 miles / 1,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:38 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,156 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic 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 Rafha (RAH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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