Addis Ababa, EthiopiaGuangzhou, China

Flights from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 10h 33m (8,038 km). China Southern Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $824 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Guangzhou: created by Daniel Berthold, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Guangzhou

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Illuminated skyscrapers of Guangzhou reflecting on the water under a night sky. — arriving in Guangzhou

Airport transfer

CAN → Guangzhou, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Addis Ababa →1 lounge at Addis Ababa Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Addis Ababa to Guangzhou

Carriers on ADD–CAN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Guangzhou

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Addis Ababa to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 10h 33m, covering 8,038 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Addis Ababa from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 8,038 km (4,995 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ADD–CAN route include China Southern Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ADD–CAN was $824 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 20 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $510 with 2 stops against $824 nonstop, a saving of $314. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Ethiopia to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Guangzhou?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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