Ndola to Addis Ababa (NLA–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EY6598
EY Etihad
7M8
4:20 PM
CAT
9:25 PM
EAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET833
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:20 PM
CAT
9:25 PM
EAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET829
ET Ethiopian
7M8
8:50 AM
EAT T2
11:55 AM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6390
EY Etihad
7M8
8:50 AM
EAT T2
11:55 AM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ndola to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,672 mi 4h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

NLA–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,672 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLA–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 7M8 4h05 Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 3 7M8 4h05
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLA to ADD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLA to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
75
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 Ndola

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric NLA→ADD FBM→ADD LUN→ADD
Distance from NLA 116 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 6 7 23
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 5m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of NLA with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Ndola.
NLA: CAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ndola, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m.

NLA–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ndola to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: NLA
IATA / ICAONLA / FLSK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation4,308 ft / 1,313 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLA to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 4h 5m. The route covers 1,672 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from NLA to ADD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUQ, FBM, NBO, LUN and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Ndola.
Yes, return flights from ADD to NLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FBM and LUN. 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 NLA to ADD

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLA to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLA to ADD ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,672 miles (2,691 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BUQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lubumbashi (FBM) and Lusaka (LUN).