Shanghai (Pudong) to Addis Ababa (PVG–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET685+1
ET Ethiopian
359
12:20 AM
CST T2
6:50 AM
EAT
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET684+1
ET Ethiopian
359
11:30 PM
EAT T2
3:15 PM+1
CST
10h 45m
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 13h 28m 9CFMHO ETNHSQ Bangkok (BKK) to Addis Ababa flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 48m 3UAFAQ CAETZH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 13h 55m EK EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 15m 9CCXFM ET Hong Kong (HKG) to Addis Ababa flights
PEK Beijing 14h 54m CAEYHU ET Beijing (PEK) to Addis Ababa flights
SIN Singapore 15h 40m 9CCAET ETMHSQ Singapore (SIN) to Addis Ababa flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 17h 35m 3UAFCA ET Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 17h 55m IBQR B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
ICN Seoul 18h 15m 9CCZFM ETNH Seoul (ICN) to Addis Ababa flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 20h 5m AFCZEY ET Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Addis Ababa flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,488 mi 11h 30m nonstop -5h behind

PVG–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,488 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 359 11h30 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, PVG 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,320
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 Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
5,488 mi / 8,831 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 PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance5,488 mi / 8,831 km
Flight time11h 30m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 11h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 5,488 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG 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 Dubai.
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from ADD to PVG 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 PVG to ADD

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 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.

PVG to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to ADD is about 11 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,488 miles (8,831 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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