Airport Comparison
| ADD | RGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | RGL |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | SAWG |
| City | Addis Ababa | Rio Gallegos |
| Country | Ethiopia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 61 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | -51.610000, -69.310000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 12,036 kilometers (7,479 miles / 6,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.
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 Argentina. 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 16:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:14 in Rio Gallegos. With a 6-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 7,569 feet between the two airports. Piloto Civil N. Fernandez 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 Gallegos (RGL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 99° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.