Chicago to Addis Ababa (ORD–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
788
10:15 AM
CDT T5
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EAT
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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
YYZ Toronto 16h 9m AAACAS → ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles 16h 49m ACAVAZ → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 17m AAACAF → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 17h 58m 6EHYPK → ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 15m AAACAF → ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 27m 3S5YAC → ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 20h B6MHQR → B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 20h 3m AAACAY → A3ET Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Addis Ababa flights
BRU Zaventem 22h ACOSQR → ET Zaventem (BRU) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 22h 50m EK → EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
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Chicago to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,569 mi 13h 45m nonstop +8h ahead

ORD–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,569 miles in approximately 13h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 788 13h45 69% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – 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, ORD 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 ORD to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
JFK ~15h 12m YYZ ~16h 9m IAD ~16h 49m TLV ~17h 5m ATL ~17h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,989
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
ORD → ADD
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
ADD → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
7,569 mi / 12,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 45m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance7,569 mi / 12,180 km
Flight time13h 45m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 13h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 7,569 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD 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 Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 ORD to ADD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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.

ORD to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ADD is about 13 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,569 miles (12,180 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.