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Connecting route · Ethiopia → China

Flights from Addis Ababa to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Addis Ababa to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Jeddah, about 13h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 56m
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Addis Ababa to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey12h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Jeddah

Best ways to fly from Addis Ababa to Beijing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ADD Doha (DOH) BJS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 01m
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ADD Jeddah (JED) BJS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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3
ADD Abu Dhabi (AUH) BJS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m
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ADD Cairo (CAI) BJS
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 00m
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ADD Istanbul (IST) BJS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 57m
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ADD Riyadh (RUH) BJS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~13h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,317 km5,165 miles
Journey time
12h 56mestimate
Time difference
+5hBeijing vs Addis Ababa
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
ADD → PKX, PEK

Flights from Addis Ababa to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Addis Ababa to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,317 km.
Where do you change planes between Addis Ababa and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Jeddah (JED), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Cairo (CAI). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Addis Ababa and Beijing?
Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Beijing?
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Addis Ababa.

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