Rio De Janeiro to Addis Ababa (GIG–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
GRU São Paulo 16h 35m AFAMAR → AIET São Paulo (GRU) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 19h 35m EK → EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 25h 55m AFG3KL → ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 28h 57m DL → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
MAD Madrid 30h 10m AYBACX → ET Madrid (MAD) to Addis Ababa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 31h 40m AIEYLH → ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 32h AYBAIB → ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
FCO Rome 33h 22m AZEYJU → ET Rome (FCO) to Addis Ababa flights
JFK New York ~22h 47m → New York (JFK) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles ~25h 16m → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
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Rio De Janeiro to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
GRU ~16h 35m DXB ~19h 35m JFK ~22h 47m IAD ~25h 16m YYZ ~25h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
524
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
+6h
Addis Ababa is 6 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders require a visa to enter Ethiopia. An eVisa can be obtained through the official Ethiopian immigration portal before travel, with processing taking up to 3 business days. Tourist eVisas are issued for 30 or 90 days. Passport must have at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.

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

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

Facts

GIG–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 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 GIG to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Dubai and Charles de Gaulle.
Addis Ababa is 6 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
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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 São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Dubai and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.