ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,010 km
7,463 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
12,010 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RZA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code ADD RZA
ICAO Code HAAB SAWU
City Addis Ababa Santa Cruz
Country Ethiopia Argentina
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 7,630 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 12,010 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:07 in Santa Cruz. With a 6-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 7,266 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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