Los Angeles to Addis Ababa (LAX–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LAX and ADD. Nearest airports to LAX with scheduled service: Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 4 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 17 mi) · Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 18 mi)
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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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 3SDELH → ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
TLV Tel Aviv 20h 21m LY → ETLY Tel Aviv (TLV) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 20h 42m MHQRUL → B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
ORD Chicago 21h 4m AAACAY → ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 21h 24m AAAYBA → ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 22h 22m AAAFAM → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles 22h 25m AAAZB6 → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
YYZ Toronto 22h 40m ACNHNZ → ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 23h 5m AFDLKL → ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 23h 5m 6EHYNZ → ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+10h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
FRA ~19h 0m JED ~19h 20m TLV ~20h 21m DOH ~20h 42m ORD ~21h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,904
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
LAX → ADD
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
ADD → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+10h
Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
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 LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Time difference+10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Ben Gurion and Hamad.
Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Ben Gurion and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.