Seattle to Addis Ababa (SEA–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SEA and ADD. Nearest airports to SEA with scheduled service: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 5 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 18 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 32 mi)
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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
IST Istanbul 18h 23m TK → ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
ORD Chicago 21h 24m AAASAV → ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles 21h 31m ASAVCM → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 21h 55m MHQRUL → B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 22h 35m ASAYBA → ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
FCO Rome 23h 22m ASDL → ET Rome (FCO) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 24h 29m EK → EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 33m 3SDELH → ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 50m AFDLKL → ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 25h 6m AFAMAS → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+10h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
IST ~18h 23m ORD ~21h 24m IAD ~21h 31m DOH ~21h 55m LHR ~22h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,405
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
SEA → ADD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
ADD → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+10h
Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
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 SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Time difference+10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ADD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead of Seattle.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.