ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,038 km
7,480 miles
RKH
Rock Hill
United States
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RKH
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field
IATA Code ADD RKH
ICAO Code HAAB KUZA
City Addis Ababa Rock Hill
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 7,630 ft 666 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 34.990000, -81.060000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rock Hill (RKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) in Rock Hill, United States is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:00 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:00 in Rock Hill. 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 6,964 feet between the two airports. Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Hill (RKH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 64° (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 Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.