Hong Kong to Addis Ababa (HKG–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET3707
ET Ethiopian
77X
4:15 AM
HKT
9:30 AM
EAT
10h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3629
ET Ethiopian
77X
3:15 PM
HKT
8:30 PM
EAT
10h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET645
ET Ethiopian
788
11:55 PM
HKT TT1
6:00 AM+1
EAT
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET644
ET Ethiopian
788
11:25 PM
EAT TT2
2:25 PM+1
HKT
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hong Kong to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 5,037 mi 10h 15m nonstop -5h behind 23 1-stop hubs

HKG–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,037 miles in approximately 10h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 9 77X, 788 10h15-11h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – ET
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (9 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, HKG to ADD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
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
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,612
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 Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric HKG→ADD CAN→ADD
Distance from HKG 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 14
Flight time 10h 15m 10h
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
5,037 mi / 8,107 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 15m to 11h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest option is the eVisa, available for 30- or 90-day stays through the official Ethiopian eVisa portal. Visa on arrival is also available, but only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least 1 blank page.

eVisa holders must also arrive through Addis Ababa Bole. Apply at least 3 business days before travel.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance5,037 mi / 8,107 km
Flight time10h 15m to 11h 5m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 10h 15m to 11h 5m. The route covers 5,037 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HKG to ADD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, DAC, BKK, CAN, DWC, RUH, PEK, BOM, PVG, IST, DXB, JNB, ICN, WUH, BLR, DEL, DOH, MXP, LHR, CDG, JFK, YYZ and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from ADD to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to ADD

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to ADD ranges from 10 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,037 miles (8,107 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).