ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,170 km
5,698 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
9,170 km
5,698 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD RBU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code ADD RBU
ICAO Code HAAB YROE
City Addis Ababa Roebourne
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -20.760000, 117.160000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 9,170 kilometers (5,698 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 18:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:16 in Roebourne. 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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Roebourne 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 Roebourne (RBU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 283° (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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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