Airport Comparison
| ADD | RBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Red Bluff Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | RBL |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | KRBL |
| City | Addis Ababa | Red Bluff |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 352 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | 40.150000, -122.250000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Red Bluff (RBL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) in Red Bluff, United States is 14,215 kilometers (8,833 miles / 7,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.
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 13:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:18 in Red Bluff. With a 11-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 7,278 feet between the two airports. Red Bluff Municipal 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 Red Bluff (RBL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.