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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
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 Chicago (ORD) ADD
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
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.





