ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,173 km
7,564 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
12,173 km
7,564 mi / 6,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RDS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code ADD RDS
ICAO Code HAAB SAHS
City Addis Ababa Rincon de los Sauces
Country Ethiopia Argentina
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 12,173 kilometers (7,564 miles / 6,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Argentina. 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 17:06 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:06 in Rincon de los Sauces. 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 5,662 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces 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 Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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