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

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ET Ethiopian
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12:31 PM
EDT
7:15 AM+1
EAT
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Dulles to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 7,185 mi 11h 44m nonstop +7h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

IAD–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,185 miles in approximately 11h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes ADD Routes IAD Live Flights ADD Live Flights IAD Delays
Carriers on this route

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 35K 11h44 50% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
35K Airbus A350-900 ULR – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
MXP ~14h 6m JFK ~19h 16m LFW ~20h 59m IST ~21h 45m ACC ~26h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,347
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → ADD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
ADD → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

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 11h 44m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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).

Facts

IAD–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance7,185 mi / 11,563 km
Flight time11h 44m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 11h 44m. The route covers 7,185 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAD to ADD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, JFK, LFW, IST, ACC, ORD, LHR, LOS, CDG, VIE, DOH, JED, DXB, GVA, YYZ, TLV, AMM, CAI, RUH, AUH, ICN, GRU, FCO, CPT and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Dulles.
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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 ranges from 11 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,185 miles (11,563 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.