Addis Ababa to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (ADD–CTU) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–CTU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,429 miles in approximately 9h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | 359 | 9h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 11:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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.
ADD–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to CTU
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ADD to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to CTU is about 9 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,429 miles (7,127 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Capital and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.