Bangkok to Addis Ababa (BKK–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET629
ET Ethiopian
789
1:50 AM
+07
6:30 AM
EAT
8h 40m
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ET609
ET Ethiopian
788
1:55 AM
+07
6:25 AM
EAT
8h 30m
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ET628
ET Ethiopian
789
11:55 PM
EAT T2
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9h 20m
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ET608
ET Ethiopian
789
11:55 PM
EAT T2
11:37 AM+1
+07
7h 42m
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Bangkok to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,199 mi 8h 30m nonstop -4h behind 31 1-stop hubs

BKK–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,199 miles in approximately 8h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKK–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 788, 789 8h30-8h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKK to ADD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKK to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
DWC ~12h 44m BAH ~16h 5m RUH ~19h 7m AUH ~20h 30m BOM ~20h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,665
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
-4h
Addis Ababa is 4 hours behind Bangkok.
BKK: +07 · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 2:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
4,199 mi / 6,758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 30m to 8h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest option is the Ethiopian eVisa, available through the official portal at evisa.gov.et. Tourist eVisas are issued for 30 or 90 days. Apply at least 10 business days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BKK

Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.

Facts

BKK–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance4,199 mi / 6,758 km
Flight time8h 30m to 8h 40m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKK to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 8h 30m to 8h 40m. The route covers 4,199 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BKK to ADD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWC, BAH, RUH, AUH, BOM, SHJ, TLV, DAC, JED, NBO, HKG, DXB, CDG, DOH, CAN, DEL, IST, KWI, LHR, BLR, MCT, FCO, AMM, DMM, LGW, PVG, VIE, PEK, WUH, ICN and ARN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 4 hours behind Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from ADD to BKK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKK to ADD

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKK to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKK to ADD ranges from 8 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,199 miles (6,758 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.