Beijing to Addis Ababa (PEK–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET605+1
ET Ethiopian
351
12:10 AM
CST T3
6:40 AM
EAT
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5062cs
CA Air China
359
1:15 AM
EAT T2
5:20 PM
CST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET604+1
ET Ethiopian
359
1:43 AM
EAT TT2
4:37 PM
CST
9h 54m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BKK Bangkok 14h 42m CAHUPG ETNHSQ Bangkok (BKK) to Addis Ababa flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 53m CAHUSC CAETZH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Addis Ababa flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 18m AFCAEY ET Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Addis Ababa flights
HKG Hong Kong 15h 25m CACXHU ET Hong Kong (HKG) to Addis Ababa flights
ICN Seoul 15h 50m CAKEMF ETNH Seoul (ICN) to Addis Ababa flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 16h 5m 3UCALY ET Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 17h 42m EK EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 17h 50m CAHUNH ET Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Addis Ababa flights
SIN Singapore 18h 1m CAETSQ ETMHSQ Singapore (SIN) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 18h 2m CATK ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
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Beijing to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,176 mi 11h 30m nonstop -5h behind

PEK–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,176 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 351 11h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,212
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
5,176 mi / 8,329 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can get an eVisa through the official portal at evisa.gov.et. The 30-day single-entry tourist visa costs USD 82. The 90-day option costs USD 102. Processing takes up to 3 business days. You can also get a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, but only if you are flying in. The same fees apply.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A return ticket and proof of accommodation are expected. The eVisa is only valid for entry through Bole Airport, not for land borders.

Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance5,176 mi / 8,329 km
Flight time11h 30m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 11h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 5,176 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK 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 Suvarnabhumi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shanghai Pudong.
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from ADD to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEK to ADD

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 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.

PEK to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to ADD is about 11 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,176 miles (8,329 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.