ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,363 km
7,682 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
12,363 km
7,682 mi / 6,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

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ADD RST
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code ADD RST
ICAO Code HAAB KRST
City Addis Ababa Rochester
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.910000, -92.500000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 12,363 kilometers (7,682 miles / 6,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 United States. 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 19:14 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:14 in Rochester. With a 9-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 6,313 feet between the two airports. Rochester 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 Rochester (RST) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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