São Paulo to Addis Ababa (GRU–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET507
ET Ethiopian
77L
1:30 AM
-03 T3
7:30 PM
EAT
12h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7543
AI Air India
77L
9:40 AM
EAT T2
4:00 PM
-03
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET506
ET Ethiopian
359
9:40 AM
EAT T2
4:00 PM
-03
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 6,169 mi 12h nonstop +6h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

GRU–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,169 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 77L 12h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – 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, GRU 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
815
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Addis Ababa is 6 hours ahead of São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
6,169 mi / 9,927 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 0m.
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.

Getting to GRU

CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.

GRU–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance6,169 mi / 9,927 km
Flight time12h
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 12h. The route covers 6,169 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from GRU to ADD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB, CPT, IAD, YYZ, DXB, DOH, CDG, IST, MXP, LHR, ORD, FCO and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 6 hours ahead of São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from ADD to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 GRU to ADD

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) 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.

GRU to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to ADD ranges from 12 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,169 miles (9,927 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.