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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET605
ET Ethiopian
359
12:10 AM
CST T3
6:55 AM
EAT
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5062
CA Air China
359
1:45 AM
EAT T2
5:10 PM
CST
10h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET604
ET Ethiopian
359
1:45 AM
EAT T2
5:10 PM
CST
10h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,176 mi 11h 45m nonstop -5h behind 24 1-stop hubs

PEK–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,176 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 359 11h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – 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
24
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,756
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 45m.
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 45m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
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 approximately 11h 45m. The route covers 5,176 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to ADD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TLV, BKK, ARN, LHR, AUH, ICN, HKG, DXB, RUH, WUH, CTU, IST, PVG, JFK, CAN, FCO, CAI, CDG, VIE, GVA, DAC, MXP, IAD and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 11 hours 45 minutes. 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

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via TLV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.