Guangzhou (Huadu) to Addis Ababa (CAN–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,995 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 14m ago
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ZH3601cs
ZH Shenzhen
77W
12:30 AM
CST T3
5:40 AM
EAT
10h 10m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5063cs
CA Air China
77W
12:30 AM
CST T3
5:40 AM
EAT
10h 10m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET607+2
ET Ethiopian
77W
12:30 AM
CST T3
5:40 AM
EAT
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3647
ET Ethiopian
77X
5:30 AM
CST
11:10 AM
EAT
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3857
ET Ethiopian
77X
6:30 AM
CST
12:10 PM
EAT
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3657
ET Ethiopian
77X
7:05 AM
CST TT3
12:45 PM
EAT
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET617
ET Ethiopian
77L
11:08 AM
CST T3
4:11 PM
EAT
10h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3751
ET Ethiopian
77X
1:20 PM
CST
7:00 PM
EAT
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3856
ET Ethiopian
77X
11:00 AM
EAT
2:15 AM+1
CST
10h 15m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3646
ET Ethiopian
77X
11:20 AM
EAT TT2
2:35 AM+1
CST
10h 15m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET616
ET Ethiopian
77L
3:50 PM
EAT TT2
7:05 AM+1
CST
10h 15m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET606+2
ET Ethiopian
77W
11:25 PM
EAT T2
2:40 PM+1
CST
10h 15m
80%
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 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 11h 55m 9CAQCZ ETNHSQ Bangkok (BKK) to Addis Ababa flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 25m CX ET Hong Kong (HKG) to Addis Ababa flights
NBO Nairobi 13h 25m CZ AFAIET Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa flights
SIN Singapore 13h 35m 9CCZET ETMHSQ Singapore (SIN) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 13h 50m EK EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
JED Jeddah 14h 18m MUSV ETSVXY Jeddah (JED) to Addis Ababa flights
PEK Beijing 14h 20m CAHULH ET Beijing (PEK) to Addis Ababa flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 14h 50m 3UAQCA ET Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Addis Ababa flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 16h 27m CZMU ET Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Addis Ababa flights
RUH Riyadh 16h 40m CZSV ETSVXY Riyadh (RUH) to Addis Ababa flights
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,995 mi 10h 25m nonstop -5h behind

CAN–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,995 miles in approximately 10h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: CA, ZH 14 77L, 77W, 77X 10h03-10h40 Star Alliance CA, ZH
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – ET
77W Boeing 777-300ER – CA, ET, ZH
77X Boeing 777-200ER – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (14 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, CAN to ADD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,880
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 Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric CAN→ADD HKG→ADD
Distance from CAN 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 28 9
Flight time 10h 25m 10h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
4,995 mi / 8,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can get an eVisa through the official portal at evisa.gov.et. The 30-day single-entry tourist visa costs USD 82. The 90-day option costs USD 102. Processing takes up to 3 business days. You can also get a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, but only if you are flying in. The same fees apply.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A return ticket and proof of accommodation are expected. The eVisa is only valid for entry through Bole Airport, not for land borders.

Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

CAN–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance4,995 mi / 8,038 km
Flight time10h 25m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 10h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 4,995 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAN to ADD: 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 Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong and Jomo Kenyatta.
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from ADD to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CAN to ADD

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CAN to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to ADD is about 10 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,995 miles (8,038 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).