Atlanta to Addis Ababa (ATL–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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ET519
ET Ethiopian
789
11:09 AM
EDT T1
7:57 AM+1
EAT
13h 48m
M T W T F S S
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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
IAD Dulles 15h 59m AFAMCM ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 16h 51m AFDL A3ET Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Addis Ababa flights
ORD Chicago 16h 58m AAACAF ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
YYZ Toronto 17h 11m ACAMDL ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 17h 52m 6ETK ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 20h 35m B6QRWB B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
LOS Lagos 20h 50m DL ETEYMH Lagos (LOS) to Addis Ababa flights
JNB Johannesburg 22h 47m DL A3AIET Johannesburg (JNB) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 23h 26m AYBADL ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 10m AFAMDL ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
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Atlanta to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,695 mi 14h 15m nonstop +7h ahead

ATL–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,695 miles in approximately 14h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 789 13h48 63% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 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, ATL to ADD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,689
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → ADD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
ADD → ATL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
7,695 mi / 12,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest option is the eVisa, available at evisa.gov.et. A 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 82. A 90-day single-entry option costs USD 102. Apply at least 3 business days before travel. A visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for the same fees, but the eVisa avoids the queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance7,695 mi / 12,382 km
Flight time14h 15m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 14h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 7,695 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ATL to ADD: Ethiopian Airlines.
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 Washington Dulles, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Chicago O'Hare.
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from ADD to ATL 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to ADD

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ATL to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to ADD is about 14 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,695 miles (12,382 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.