Dulles to Addis Ababa (IAD–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET501+2
ET Ethiopian
359
10:55 AM
EDT
7:10 AM+1
EAT
13h 15m
M T W T F S S
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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
JED Jeddah 16h SV ETSVXY Jeddah (JED) to Addis Ababa flights
LFW Lomé 16h 10m ET ETMS Lomé (LFW) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 17h 6EPKTG ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 41m AFAMCM ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
ORD Chicago 18h 20m ACAVAZ ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
ACC Accra 19h 35m UA AIETEY Accra (ACC) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 20h 5m EK EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 20h 20m B6MHQR B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 20h 28m ACLXOS A3ET Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Addis Ababa flights
LOS Lagos 23h 50m UA ETEYMH Lagos (LOS) to Addis Ababa flights
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Dulles to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,185 mi 13h 15m nonstop +7h ahead

IAD–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,185 miles in approximately 13h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 359 13h15 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – 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, IAD 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
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,856
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → ADD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ADD → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
7,185 mi / 11,563 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest option is the eVisa, available at evisa.gov.et. A 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 82. A 90-day single-entry option costs USD 102. Apply at least 3 business days before travel. A visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for the same fees, but the eVisa avoids the queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance7,185 mi / 11,563 km
Flight time13h 15m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 13h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 7,185 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD 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 King Abdulaziz, Lomé–Tokoin and İstanbul.
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Dulles.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to ADD

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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.

IAD to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ADD is about 13 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,185 miles (11,563 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, Lomé–Tokoin and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.