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Connecting route · Ethiopia → United States

Flights from Addis Ababa to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Addis Ababa to Detroit. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Chicago, about 17h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 32m
ADDDTWIST

Addis Ababa to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey17h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Addis Ababa to Detroit

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 Istanbul (IST) DTT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 47m
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2
ADD Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 12m
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3
ADD Frankfurt (FRA) DTT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa
Same alliance ~17h 32m
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ADD Paris (CDG) DTT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 25m
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ADD Toronto (YYZ) DTT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Self-transfer likely ~18h 18m
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ADD Rome (FCO) DTT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 23m
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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
11,814 km7,336 miles
Journey time
17h 32mestimate
Time difference
-8hDetroit vs Addis Ababa
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
ADD → DTW

Flights from Addis Ababa to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Addis Ababa to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Chicago and Frankfurt. 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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,814 km.
Where do you change planes between Addis Ababa and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Addis Ababa and Detroit?
Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Detroit?
Detroit is 8 hours behind Addis Ababa.

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