Shanghai, ChinaAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Flights from Shanghai to Addis Ababa

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) take about 11h 32m (8,831 km). Ethiopian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1268 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Addis Ababa: A. Davey from Where I Live Now: Pacific Northwest, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Addis Ababa

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

Airport transfer

ADD → Addis Ababa, booked before you fly

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

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Addis Ababa

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

✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Addis Ababa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $1268 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $415. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$15447 Nov 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$539 · 3 stops7 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$126824 Dec 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$415 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026
Feb 2027	$13713 Feb 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines	$720 · 1 stop3 Feb 2027 · China Eastern

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $415 in December 2026, against $720 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 (Shanghai to Addis Ababa, 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 Addis Ababa

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Ethiopia 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 — Shanghai to Addis Ababa flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Addis Ababa?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) 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 Shanghai from Addis Ababa by air?

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

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Addis Ababa?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–ADD 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 Shanghai to Addis Ababa cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–ADD was $1268 USD with Ethiopian Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 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 Shanghai to Addis Ababa?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $415 one-way, against $720 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 Shanghai to Addis Ababa?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $415 with one stop against $1268 nonstop, a saving of $853. Nonstop saves the connection time.

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

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ethiopia 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 Addis Ababa?

Ethiopia 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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