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Riyadh → Addis Ababa Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) covers about 1,964 km (≈ 1,220 mi) with a scheduled block time of about 2h 50m. Local clocks shift by +0 hours on arrival. The figure reflects typical scheduled block time for the nonstop route.

RouteRUH → ADD
Distance1,964 km · 1,220 mi
Scheduled flight time2h 50m
Time differenceSame time
AirlinesSaudia

Riyadh → Addis Ababa Flight Duration & Distance

Inputs

RUHKing Khalid International AirportADDAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
Scheduled flight time
2h 50m
Route
1,964 kmRUHRiyadhADDAddis Ababa
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
1,964 km
1,220 mi
Time difference from Riyadh
Same time
Airlines
Saudia
Weekly flights
≈7
approximate

Approximate schedule data — frequencies shift seasonally

Next steps
Riyadh → Jeddah (RUH → JED)Riyadh → Dammam (RUH → DMM)Riyadh → Medina (RUH → MED)
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Enter your Addis Ababa trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Addis Ababa-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between RUH (Riyadh) and ADD (Addis Ababa) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We use an approximate scheduled block time (2h 50m) for this route instead of the raw estimate (174 min).

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Riyadh (UTC+3) vs Addis Ababa (UTC+3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

About 2h 50m — the typical scheduled block time for the nonstop.

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

Yes — Saudia serve the route.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Riyadh and Addis Ababa?

Via Jeddah (JED): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 5h 20m — longer than the nonstop.

Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Addis Ababa?

No — both cities keep UTC+3, so a 10:00 departure lands around 12:50 local.

Which airport does the calculation use in Addis Ababa?

We compute to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport as the arrival airport, departing King Khalid International Airport.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Addis Ababa?

It's issued online before you fly (about $82).

When is the best time to book Riyadh–Addis Ababa flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

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