Cleveland to Addis Ababa (CLE–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CLE and ADD. Nearest airports to CLE with scheduled service: Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK, 40 mi) · Windsor International Airport (YQG, 82 mi) · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 95 mi)
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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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 16h 14m AAASAV → ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 35m AFAMDL → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles 17h 49m ACAVAZ → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
YYZ Toronto 28h 25m ACUA → ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cleveland to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CLE and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ORD ~16h 14m ATL ~16h 35m IAD ~17h 49m YYZ ~28h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
479
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLE → ADD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
ADD → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CLE–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ADD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Cleveland.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.