ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,949 km
7,425 miles
RCY
Rum Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
11,949 km
7,425 mi / 6,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RCY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rum Cay Airport
IATA Code ADD RCY
ICAO Code HAAB MYRP
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Nassau
Elevation 7,630 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 23.680000, -74.840000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) in Rum Cay Airport, Bahamas is 11,949 kilometers (7,425 miles / 6,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Bahamas. 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 01:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:16 in Rum Cay Airport. With a 8-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 7,615 feet between the two airports. Rum Cay 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 Rum Cay Airport (RCY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 72° (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 Rum Cay Airport (RCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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