Addis Ababa to São Paulo (ADD–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–GRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,169 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI, MS | 7 | 77L | 12h40 | – | Star Alliance | AI, MS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 12:00 PM in São Paulo.
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil. Apply for a VITUR (tourist visa) through the Brazilian embassy or consulate. There is no Brazilian embassy in Addis Ababa, so you will need to apply at the nearest one, which is in Nairobi or Cairo. The tourist visa costs USD 80 and allows a stay of up to 90 days.
Required documents include a completed online application via the Brazilian e-Consular portal, a passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent photo, proof of financial means (bank statements), round-trip flight booking, and proof of accommodation. Processing takes 5 to 15 business days.
Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers arriving from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP. Brazil takes this seriously and checks at immigration. The 90-day stay can be extended once at a Federal Police office in Brazil for another 90 days within the same 12-month period. The extension fee is BRL 204.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
ADD–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to GRU
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ADD to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to GRU ranges from 12 hours 20 minutes to 13 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,169 miles (9,927 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 23 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.