Zaventem to Addis Ababa (BRU–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET751+1
ET Ethiopian
359
9:25 PM
CEST
5:35 AM+1
EAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET750+1
ET Ethiopian
789
12:35 AM
EAT T2
7:05 AM
CEST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3714
ET Ethiopian
77X
1:30 AM
EAT
7:00 AM
CEST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,492 mi 7h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

BRU–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,492 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 359 7h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET
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, BRU 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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,259
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.

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric BRU→ADD LGG→ADD
Distance from BRU 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 2
Flight time 7h 10m 7h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
3,492 mi / 5,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 10m.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance3,492 mi / 5,619 km
Flight time7h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 7h 10m. The route covers 3,492 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BRU to ADD. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, COO, VIE, LFW, DWC, ROB, MAA, ARN, LGG, LHR, GVA, JED, AMM, FRA, IST, JFK, TLV, FIH, CDG, FCO, DXB, BOM, ATH, MXP, BEY, AUH, ACC, KGL, DLA, SHJ, NBO, DOH, BJM, ABJ, OUA, HKG, BKK, PEK, SIN, PVG, IAD, ORD and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from ADD to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BRU to ADD

Brussels Airport (BRU) 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.

BRU to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to ADD ranges from 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,492 miles (5,619 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).