ADD → JNBEthiopia → South Africa

Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

2,528 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Addis Ababa to Johannesburg at a glance

2,528 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~228 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg (JNB) cover 2,528 miles (4,067 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg covers 2,528 miles (4,068 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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ADD (0 mi)JNB (2,528 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 2,528 miles. Direct carriers include ET and SA.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Addis Ababa → Johannesburg. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
ETDirect
SADirect
Baggage on Addis Ababa → Johannesburg: on this route, ET typically includes a carry-on, while SA may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Addis Ababa to Johannesburg — quick answers

How far is Addis Ababa from Johannesburg by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 2,528 miles (4,067 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

The average nonstop flight time from ADD to JNB is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: ET, SA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Addis Ababa → Johannesburg

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~228 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Johannesburg — moderate weather and pricing.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 16 of 66 routes from Addis Ababa
Airline network
ET: 62 destinations from ADD; SA: 2 destinations from ADD
Alternative origin airports
DIR (Dire Dawa, 214 mi)
Alternative destination airports
GBE (Gaborone, 184 mi); HLE (Hlane, 211 mi); BFN (Bloemfontein, 236 mi)
Nearby destinations
Gaborone, Botswana (184 mi); Hlane, Eswatini (211 mi); Bloemfontein, South Africa (236 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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