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

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ET3511
ET Ethiopian
77L
6:47 AM
CDT
10:52 PM
EAT
8h 5m
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ET575
ET Ethiopian
788
10:49 AM
CDT T5
8:00 AM+1
EAT
13h 11m
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Chicago to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 7,569 mi 8h 5m nonstop +8h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

ORD–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,569 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes ADD Routes ORD Live Flights ADD Live Flights ORD Delays
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 6 77L, 788 8h05-13h11 47% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – ET
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (6 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
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
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
25
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
LGG ~14h 2m ARN ~16h 20m RUH ~17h 27m DWC ~19h 4m JFK ~21h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,463
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
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Return
ADD → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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 8h 5m to 13h 11m.
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 time8h 5m to 13h 11m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
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 approximately 8h 5m to 13h 11m. The route covers 7,569 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ADD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGG, ARN, RUH, DWC, JFK, MXP, CDG, DOH, AMM, LHR, IST, VIE, DXB, YYZ, TLV, IAD, HKG, ICN, FCO, AUH, GRU, PEK, DEL, CAN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
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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 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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ADD ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes to 13 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,569 miles (12,180 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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