Addis Ababa to Windhoek (ADD–WDH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET835+2
ET Ethiopian
789
8:35 AM
EAT T2
1:20 PM
CAT
5h 45m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP8978cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
789
8:35 AM
EAT T2
1:20 PM
CAT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6637cs
EY Etihad
789
8:35 AM
EAT T2
1:20 PM
CAT
5h 45m
100%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3876
ET Ethiopian
73F
12:30 AM
CAT
7:20 AM
EAT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET834+2
ET Ethiopian
788
2:30 PM
CAT T1
9:20 PM
EAT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6636cs
EY Etihad
789
2:30 PM
CAT
9:20 PM
EAT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 5 hubs
MUB Maun 7h 45m ETEYMS 4Z Maun (MUB) to Windhoek flights
JNB Johannesburg 9h 30m A3AIET 4ZEKKL Johannesburg (JNB) to Windhoek flights
CPT Cape Town 12h 45m A3AIET 4ZEKKL Cape Town (CPT) to Windhoek flights
VFA Victoria Falls 29h 10m AIETEY 4Z Victoria Falls (VFA) to Windhoek flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 32h 55m ET 4YLHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Windhoek flights
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Addis Ababa to Windhoek
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,610 mi 5h 45m nonstop -1h behind

ADD–WDH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,610 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–WDH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, TP 7 789 5h45 Star Alliance EY, TP
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – ET, EY, TP
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to WDH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to WDH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
164
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
-1h
Windhoek is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · WDH: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Windhoek.
Distance & Flight Time
2,610 mi / 4,199 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Namibia. Apply at the Namibian embassy or high commission. There is no Namibian mission in Addis Ababa, so the nearest options are Nairobi or Pretoria. The tourist visa allows stays up to 90 days. The fee is typically around USD 40. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days.

Submit a completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 3 blank pages, two passport photos, proof of accommodation, return flight booking, proof of financial means, and a cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit. Yellow fever vaccination proof is required for travelers arriving from Ethiopia.

There are no direct flights from Addis Ababa to Windhoek. The most common routing connects through Johannesburg on South African Airways or Ethiopian Airlines codeshares. The Namibian dollar (NAD) is pegged 1:1 to the South African rand, and both currencies are accepted throughout the country. ATMs are widely available in Windhoek and tourist towns like Swakopmund.

ADD–WDH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Windhoek route.
Route details
Distance2,610 mi / 4,199 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: WDH
IATA / ICAOWDH / FYWH
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Elevation5,640 ft / 1,719 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to WDH flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,610 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ADD to WDH: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Maun, O.R. Tambo and Cape Town.
Windhoek is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from WDH 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.

Flights from ADD to WDH

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to WDH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to WDH is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,610 miles (4,199 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Maun, O.R. Tambo and Cape Town. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.