Addis Ababa, EthiopiaShanghai, China

Flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 11h 32m (8,831 km). Ethiopian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $834 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

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

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

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

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Airlines flying Addis Ababa to Shanghai

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

✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Addis Ababa to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $834 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $348. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$8963 Nov 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$651 · 3 stops3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$83427 Dec 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$348 · 1 stop27 Dec 2026
Feb 2027	$15163 Feb 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines	$713 · 2 stops3 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $348 in December 2026, against $713 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Addis Ababa to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

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 Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 11h 32m, covering 8,831 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 Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8,831 km (5,487 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ADD–PVG route include 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 Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ADD–PVG was $834 USD with Ethiopian Airlines (nonstop), departing 27 Dec 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.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $348 one-way, against $713 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $468 with 2 stops against $834 nonstop, a saving of $366. 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 Shanghai?

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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