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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AI7544cs
AI Air India
359
1:45 AM
-03 T2
7:45 PM
EAT
12h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET507+6
ET Ethiopian
359
2:17 AM
-03 T3
7:46 PM
EAT
11h 29m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7543cs
AI Air India
359
9:10 AM
EAT T2
4:20 PM
-03
13h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET506+6
ET Ethiopian
359
9:10 AM
EAT T2
4:20 PM
-03
13h 10m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9478cs
MS Egyptair
77L
9:40 AM
EAT T2
4:20 PM
-03
12h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
JNB Johannesburg 15h 18m LASA A3AIET Johannesburg (JNB) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 19h 20m MSNHTG ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 20h 20m EK EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
NBJ Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) 20h 45m G3 ETEYMS Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) (NBJ) to Addis Ababa flights
CPT Cape Town 21h G3SA A3AIET Cape Town (CPT) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 21h 25m JLLAMF B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 5m AILALH ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 24h 43m AYBAIB ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
MAD Madrid 26h 26m AYBACA ET Madrid (MAD) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 26h 38m DL ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
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São Paulo to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6,169 mi 11h 45m nonstop +6h ahead

GRU–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,169 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AI 7 359 11h29 Star Alliance AI
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AI, 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,126
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 11h 45m gate to gate.
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 time11h 45m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 11h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 6,169 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GRU 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 O.R. Tambo, İstanbul and Dubai.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GRU to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to ADD is about 11 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,169 miles (9,927 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, İstanbul and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.