ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,998 km
7,455 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
11,998 km
7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RBQ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code ADD RBQ
ICAO Code HAAB SLRQ
City Addis Ababa Rurenabaque
Country Ethiopia Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/La_Paz
Elevation 7,630 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 11,998 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Bolivia. 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 18:46 in Addis Ababa, it's 11:46 in Rurenabaque. With a 7-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 6,954 feet between the two airports. Rurenabaque 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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 85° (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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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