JNB → ADDSouth Africa → Ethiopia

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

2,528 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Johannesburg to Addis Ababa at a glance

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

Cheap flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) 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 Johannesburg to Addis Ababa 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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JNB (0 mi)ADD (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 Johannesburg → Addis Ababa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
ETDirect
SADirect
Baggage on Johannesburg → Addis Ababa: 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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Johannesburg to Addis Ababa — quick answers

How far is Johannesburg from Addis Ababa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) 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 Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

The average nonstop flight time from JNB to ADD 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 Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

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: Johannesburg → Addis Ababa

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
1 hour ahead
Carbon footprint
~228 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Addis Ababa — often the best balance of weather and price.
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 18 of 80 routes from Johannesburg
Airline network
SA: 68 destinations from JNB; ET: 3 destinations from JNB
Alternative origin airports
GBE (Gaborone, 184 mi); HLE (Hlane, 211 mi); BFN (Bloemfontein, 236 mi)
Alternative destination airports
DIR (Dire Dawa, 214 mi)
Nearby destinations
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia (214 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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