Cotonou to Addis Ababa (COO–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,499 mi airlines 8/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET916
ET Ethiopian
7M8
1:30 PM
WAT
9:10 PM
EAT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET917
ET Ethiopian
788
2:05 PM
WAT
9:30 PM
EAT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET917
ET Ethiopian
7M8
8:40 AM
EAT T2
12:15 PM
WAT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cotonou to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,499 mi 5h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

COO–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,499 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COO–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 8 788, 7M8 5h25-5h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (8 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, COO to ADD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
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
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COO to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
141
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 Cotonou

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric COO→ADD LOS→ADD LFW→ADD
Distance from COO 66 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 8 22 9
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 20m 5h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of COO with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Cotonou.
COO: WAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cotonou, it's 8:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,499 mi / 4,022 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m to 5h 40m.

COO–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cotonou to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance2,499 mi / 4,022 km
Flight time5h 25m to 5h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: COO
IATA / ICAOCOO / DBBB
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COO to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 5h 25m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from COO to ADD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, LBV, ABJ, ACC, IST and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Cotonou.
Yes, return flights from ADD to COO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LOS, LFW and ACC. 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 COO to ADD

Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

COO to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COO to ADD ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,499 miles (4,022 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lagos (LOS), Lomé (LFW) and Accra (ACC).