ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,347 km
3,323 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
5,347 km
3,323 mi / 2,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RMS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code ADD RMS
ICAO Code HAAB ETAR
City Addis Ababa Ramstein
Country Ethiopia Germany
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,630 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 49.440000, 7.600000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 5,347 kilometers (3,323 miles / 2,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Germany. 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 17:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:20 in Ramstein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,854 feet between the two airports. Ramstein Air Base sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ramstein (RMS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 137° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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