Addis Ababa to Guangzhou (Huadu) (ADD–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,995 miles in approximately 10h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 16 | 77L, 77W, 77X | 10h06-10h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 11:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter China. Apply at the Chinese embassy in Addis Ababa. The single-entry tourist visa (L visa) costs USD 60 and is valid for 30 days. Double-entry costs USD 80. Processing takes 4 to 5 business days for standard service. Express processing (2 to 3 days) costs an extra USD 20.
Required documents include a completed application form, a recent passport photo with white background, passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages, round-trip flight booking, proof of hotel reservations for each night of your stay, and a detailed travel itinerary. If staying with someone in China, you need an invitation letter from them plus a copy of their Chinese ID.
China has transit visa exemptions (24-hour, 72-hour, or 144-hour) for certain airports and nationalities. Ethiopian passport holders are eligible for the 144-hour transit visa-free policy at selected airports including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou if transiting to a third country. You must hold a confirmed onward ticket departing within the time limit and stay within the designated area.
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
ADD–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to CAN
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ADD to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to CAN is about 10 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,995 miles (8,038 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Shanghai Pudong and Hazrat Shahjalal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.