Addis Ababa to Changsha (Changsha) (ADD–CSX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 58m ET CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
PEK Beijing 14h 48m CAET A6CAHU Beijing (PEK) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
NBO Nairobi 16h AIETEY CZ Nairobi (NBO) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 16h 40m ET 3UCAEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
SIN Singapore 18h ETMH MFSQTR Singapore (SIN) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 55m ET 3UCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
ICN Seoul 19h 53m ETNH CZKEMF Seoul (ICN) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
LHR London 22h 50m ACETNH HU London (LHR) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
HKG Hong Kong 30h 50m ET CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
BKK Bangkok 35h 45m ET MF Bangkok (BKK) to Changsha (Changsha) flights
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Addis Ababa to Changsha (Changsha)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,981 mi 10h 15m nonstop +5h ahead

ADD–CSX had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,981 miles in 10h 15m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ADD–CSX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to CSX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
674
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Changsha (Changsha) is 5 hours ahead of Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · CSX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 11:00 PM in Changsha (Changsha).
Distance & Flight Time
4,981 mi / 8,016 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from CSX

Metro Line 6 runs directly from the terminal to the city centre and Changsha South Station (high-speed rail) in about 50 minutes for CNY 8–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 80–130. Airport buses serve multiple city zones for CNY 20.Changsha South Station connects to a dense high-speed rail network; Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Beijing are within 3–4 hours. All major rental car brands maintain airport desks.

Changsha (Changsha) Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 30–36°C with heavy monsoon rainfall and regular thunderstorms causing delays. Winters (December–February) are cool and damp at 3–10°C. Changsha sees occasional light snow and ice that can disrupt ground operations despite mild temperatures.

Spring is rainy and overcast; autumn (September–October) is the most comfortable season. High humidity is a constant factor from May through September. Pack light, breathable clothing.

ADD–CSX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Changsha (Changsha) route.
Route details
Distance4,981 mi / 8,016 km
Flight time10h 15m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: CSX
IATA / ICAOCSX / ZGHA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation217 ft / 66 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to CSX flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport take about 10h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 4,981 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ADD to CSX: Ethiopian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Capital and Jomo Kenyatta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CSX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Changsha (Changsha) is 5 hours ahead of Addis Ababa.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to CSX

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ADD to CSX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to CSX is about 10 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,981 miles (8,016 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Capital and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.