ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,033 km
7,477 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
12,033 km
7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
300°
west northwest

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ADD RSD
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code ADD RSD
ICAO Code HAAB MYER
City Addis Ababa Rock Sound
Country Ethiopia Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Nassau
Elevation 7,630 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 24.900000, -76.180000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 12,033 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Bahamas. 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 20:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:53 in Rock Sound. With a 8-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 7,620 feet between the two airports. Rock Sound 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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 70° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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