ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,850 km
7,364 miles
RLO
Merlo
Argentina
Distance
11,850 km
7,364 mi / 6,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RLO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Valle Del Conlara International Airport
IATA Code ADD RLO
ICAO Code HAAB SAOS
City Addis Ababa Merlo
Country Ethiopia Argentina
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -32.380000, -65.190000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Merlo (RLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) in Merlo, Argentina is 11,850 kilometers (7,364 miles / 6,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 16:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:20 in Merlo. 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 5,609 feet between the two airports. Valle Del Conlara 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 Merlo (RLO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 90° (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 Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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