ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,309 km
5,785 miles
RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
Distance
9,309 km
5,785 mi / 5,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD RTS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rottnest Island Airport
IATA Code ADD RTS
ICAO Code HAAB YRTI
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,630 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -32.010000, 115.540000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 9,309 kilometers (5,785 miles / 5,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Australia. 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 08:50 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:50 in Rottnest Island Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,618 feet between the two airports. Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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