The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 10,626 kilometers (6,603 miles / 5,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Brazil. 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 09:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:18 in Rio Grande. 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 7,603 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 83° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.