ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,840 km
7,357 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
11,840 km
7,357 mi / 6,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD RCM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code ADD RCM
ICAO Code HAAB YRMD
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,630 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 11,840 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:07 in Richmond Airport. With a 7-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 6,954 feet between the two airports. Richmond 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 Richmond Airport (RCM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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