Sharjah to Addis Ababa (SHJ–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET623
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:25 AM
+04
7:45 AM
EAT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9738
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:00 PM
+04
11:20 PM
EAT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9739
G9 Air Arabia
320
2:55 AM
EAT
8:05 AM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3632
ET Ethiopian
763
9:15 PM
EAT
2:30 AM+1
+04
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET622
ET Ethiopian
7M8
10:05 PM
EAT T2
3:25 AM+1
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sharjah to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,576 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind 23 1-stop hubs

SHJ–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Air Arabia lead the route. The flight covers 1,576 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 7M8 4h20 Star Alliance
G9 Air Arabia 7 320 4h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: G9 (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to ADD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
917
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.

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric SHJ→ADD DXB→ADD DWC→ADD
Distance from SHJ 11 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 14 42 2
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 15m 3h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,576 mi / 2,536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for tourism stays of 30 or 90 days. An eVisa is also available through the Ethiopian Immigration website. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with one blank page.

Yellow fever vaccination proof may be required if arriving from an endemic country. Declare foreign currency over USD 3,000 on entry.

SHJ–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance1,576 mi / 2,536 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,576 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Air Arabia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to ADD. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JIB, NBO, KHI, EBB, DEL, GIZ, DOH, MCT, AMM, BEY, CAI, RUH, MED, DMM, JED, BOM, BAH, BLR, VIE, BKK, DAC, KAN and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from ADD to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, DWC and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHJ to ADD

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Arabia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to ADD ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,576 miles (2,536 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via JIB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).