ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,483 km
3,407 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,483 km
3,407 mi / 2,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

ADD RIX
Airport Name Bole International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ADD RIX
ICAO Code HAAB EVRA
City Addis Ababa Riga
Country Ethiopia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Riga
Elevation 7,630 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 56.920000, 23.970000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,483 kilometers (3,407 miles / 2,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:55 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,594 feet between the two airports. Riga International 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 Riga (RIX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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