ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,253 km
8,235 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
13,253 km
8,235 mi / 7,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RFS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code ADD RFS
ICAO Code HAAB MNRT
City Addis Ababa La Rosita
Country Ethiopia Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Managua
Elevation 7,630 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 13.890000, -84.410000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 13,253 kilometers (8,235 miles / 7,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 15:59 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:59 in La Rosita. With a 9-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 7,437 feet between the two airports. Rosita 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 Rosita (RFS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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