Distance From Rugao Air Base to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, RUG - ADD Distance

The distance from Rugao Air Base (RUG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is 5406 miles or 8700 kilometers or 4695 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rugao ( China ) to Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rugao and Addis Ababa takes around 12 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rugao Air Base, Rugao, China to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 12 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUG - ADD

Kilometers		8700 km
Statute Miles		5406 miles
Nautical Miles		4695 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 25 minutes

Rugao Air Base to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Flight Route Map - RUG to ADD Flight Path

Location of Rugao Air Base & Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rugao to Addis Ababa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rugao, China and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUG - ADD

Time difference between Rugao (China) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 5 Hours.
Addis Ababa time is 5 Hours behind Rugao.

Location	Local Time
Rugao (China)	2025-12-15, 12:02:46 CST
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2025-12-15, 07:02:46 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rugao Air Base (RUG / ZSRG) Rugao, China

Destination

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD / HAAB) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia