ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,703 km
3,544 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
5,703 km
3,544 mi / 3,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
334°
north northwest

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ADD RTM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code ADD RTM
ICAO Code HAAB EHRD
City Addis Ababa Rotterdam
Country Ethiopia Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 7,630 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 51.960000, 4.440000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 5,703 kilometers (3,544 miles / 3,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:23 in Rotterdam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,645 feet between the two airports. Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). 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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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