ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,604 km
7,210 miles
RTY
Merty Merty Airport
Australia
Distance
11,604 km
7,210 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD RTY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Merty Merty Airport
IATA Code ADD RTY
ICAO Code HAAB YMYT
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -28.580000, 140.320000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) in Merty Merty Airport, Australia is 11,604 kilometers (7,210 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia. 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 11:43 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:13 in Merty Merty Airport. With a 7.5-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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Merty Merty 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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 273° (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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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