Chengdu (Jianyang) to Addis Ababa (TFU–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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ET2637
ET Ethiopian
788
2:55 AM
CST TT1
7:15 AM
EAT
9h 20m
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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 12h 40m 3U9CCZ ETNHSQ Bangkok (BKK) to Addis Ababa flights
DEL New Delhi 12h 40m 3U AIET New Delhi (DEL) to Addis Ababa flights
BOM Mumbai 12h 50m 3U AIET Mumbai (BOM) to Addis Ababa flights
HKG Hong Kong 13h 40m CACXTV ET Hong Kong (HKG) to Addis Ababa flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 45m 3UAQCA CAETZH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Addis Ababa flights
MAA Chennai 13h 45m 3U AIET Chennai (MAA) to Addis Ababa flights
PEK Beijing 15h 10m CAHUSC ET Beijing (PEK) to Addis Ababa flights
SIN Singapore 15h 30m 3UCACZ ETMHSQ Singapore (SIN) to Addis Ababa flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 35m 3UAYBA ET Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 16h 45m 3UCZTK ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,457 mi 9h 20m nonstop -5h behind

TFU–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,457 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 788 9h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (2 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, TFU to ADD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,575
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 Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric TFU→ADD CTU→ADD
Distance from TFU 34 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 9h 20m 9h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
4,457 mi / 7,172 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 20m 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 TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance4,457 mi / 7,172 km
Flight time9h 20m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 9h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,457 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TFU to ADD: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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, Indira Gandhi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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 5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Nearby alternatives include CTU. 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 TFU to ADD

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to ADD is about 9 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,457 miles (7,172 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Indira Gandhi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU).