ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15,444 km
9,596 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
15,444 km
9,596 mi / 8,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD RTA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code ADD RTA
ICAO Code HAAB NFNR
City Addis Ababa Rotuma
Country Ethiopia Fiji
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 7,630 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 15,444 kilometers (9,596 miles / 8,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:22 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:22 in Rotuma. 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 7,608 feet between the two airports. Rotuma 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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