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Connecting route · United States → Ethiopia

Flights from Detroit to Addis Ababa

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Addis Ababa. 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
DTWADDIST

Detroit to Addis Ababa at a glance

Fastest journey17h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Detroit 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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DTT Istanbul (IST) ADD
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 47m
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2
DTT Chicago (ORD) ADD
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 12m
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3
DTT Frankfurt (FRA) ADD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 32m
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DTT Paris (CDG) ADD
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 25m
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DTT Rome (FCO) ADD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 23m
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DTT London (LHR) ADD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 27m
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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
+8hAddis Ababa vs Detroit
Currency in Addis Ababa
USD
Airports
DTW → ADD

Flights from Detroit to Addis Ababa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Addis Ababa?
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 Detroit to Addis Ababa?
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 Detroit and Addis Ababa?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Addis Ababa?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Detroit.

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