ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,002 km
7,458 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
12,002 km
7,458 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD IRJ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code ADD IRJ
ICAO Code HAAB SANL
City Addis Ababa La Rioja
Country Ethiopia Argentina
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 12,002 kilometers (7,458 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Argentina. 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 21:21 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:21 in La Rioja. 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 6,193 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid 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 La Rioja (IRJ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 90° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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