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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 50m ET → 3UCACZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
PEK Beijing 14h 15m CAET → 3UCALY Beijing (PEK) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 15m ET → 3UAFCA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 15h 35m ET → CASCZH Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne 18h 50m ET → CA Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 20h 45m ET → CALH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 35m ET → CA Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
DEL New Delhi 25h 45m AIET → 3U New Delhi (DEL) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
BOM Mumbai ~12h 35m AIET → Mumbai (BOM) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) ~13h 40m ET → 3UCAZH Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Addis Ababa to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ADD and CTU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BOM ~12h 35m CSX ~13h 40m CAN ~13h 50m PEK ~14h 15m HKG ~15h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
659
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 11:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: CTU
Full nameChengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to CTU flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Capital and Shanghai Pudong.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 5 hours ahead of Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from CTU to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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