ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,733 km
7,290 miles
RBY
Ruby
United States
Distance
11,733 km
7,290 mi / 6,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

ADD RBY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ruby Airport
IATA Code ADD RBY
ICAO Code HAAB PARY
City Addis Ababa Ruby
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Anchorage
Elevation 7,630 ft 658 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 64.730000, -155.470000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ruby (RBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ruby Airport (RBY) in Ruby, United States is 11,733 kilometers (7,290 miles / 6,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:31 in Ruby. With a 11-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 6,973 feet between the two airports. Ruby 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 Ruby (RBY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Ruby Airport (RBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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