Airport Comparison
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 11,991 kilometers (7,451 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.
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 Brazil. 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 14:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:49 in Rio Branco. With a 8-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 6,997 feet between the two airports. Placido de Castro 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 Rio Branco (RBR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 84° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.