ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,956 km
8,051 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
12,956 km
8,051 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

ADD RIJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code ADD RIJ
ICAO Code HAAB SPJA
City Addis Ababa Rioja
Country Ethiopia Peru
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Lima
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 12,956 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Peru. 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 04:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:08 in Rioja. 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 4,923 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela 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 Rioja (RIJ) 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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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