ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
18,609 km
11,563 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
18,609 km
11,563 mi / 10,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD RFP
Airport Name Bole International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code ADD RFP
ICAO Code HAAB NTTR
City Addis Ababa Uturoa
Country Ethiopia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,630 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 18,609 kilometers (11,563 miles / 10,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 16:56 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:56 in Uturoa. With a 13-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 7,627 feet between the two airports. Raiatea 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 Uturoa (RFP) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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