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Flights from Beijing to Addis Ababa

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Addis Ababa. 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
BJSADDDOH

Beijing to Addis Ababa at a glance

Fastest journey12h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Jeddah

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Addis Ababa

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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BJS Doha (DOH) ADD
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 01m
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BJS Jeddah (JED) ADD
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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3
BJS Abu Dhabi (AUH) ADD
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m
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BJS Cairo (CAI) ADD
Leg 1: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 00m
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BJS Istanbul (IST) ADD
Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 57m
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BJS Riyadh (RUH) ADD
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas
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
-5hAddis Ababa vs Beijing
Currency in Addis Ababa
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → ADD

Flights from Beijing to Addis Ababa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Addis Ababa?
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 Beijing to Addis Ababa?
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 Beijing and Addis Ababa?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Jeddah (JED), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Cairo (CAI). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Addis Ababa?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Beijing.

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