ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,700 km
1,056 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
1,700 km
1,056 mi / 918 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RFA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code ADD RFA
ICAO Code HAAB FEGR
City Addis Ababa Rafai
Country Ethiopia Central African Republic
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Bangui
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 4.990000, 23.930000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles / 918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Central African Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Addis Ababa, it's 14:12 in Rafai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,871 feet between the two airports. Rafai 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 Rafai (RFA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 74° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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